Dpf (Diesel Particulate Filter) System - Toyota HILUX SC Owner's Manual

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) system

When the deposit collected by the filter reaches a predetermined
amount, it is automatically regenerated.
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Regeneration
Regeneration is performed as necessary in accordance with driving
conditions.
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System characteristics
The DPF system has the following characteristics:
● Idle speed increases during regeneration
● The smell of the exhaust gas differs from that of a conventional
diesel vehicle
● White smoke may be emitted from the exhaust pipe during
regeneration. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
DPF system failure warning
● If the DPF system warning light turns on (vehicles without multi-
information display) or the DPF system warning message "DPF
FULL MANUAL REGENERATION REQUIRED SEE OWNER'S
MANUAL"/"DPF full Manual regeneration required See owner's
manual" appears on the display (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play), follow the procedure below to regenerate.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual
2
transmission), and firmly set the parking brake.
Do not stop the engine.
Also, make sure that there are no flammable materials near the exhaust
pipe. (P. 354)
Check the engine is warmed up. If the engine is cold, warm up the engine
by depressing the accelerator pedal.
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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351
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: If equipped