Renault MEGANE Vehicle User Manual page 151

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
Particle filter
The particle filter is used in the treat-
ment of exhaust gases from diesel en-
gines.
Depending on the vehicle, the warning
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light displayed on the instrument
panel indicates that the filter is becom-
ing clogged and requires cleaning.
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To do this, when the
light is displayed, continue driving ac-
cording to traffic conditions and ob-
serve the speed limit until the warning
lights disappears. If possible, do not let
the engine speed drop below 2000 rpm.
The warning light should go out after 10
to 20 minutes. ➥ 1.72.
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The display of the on the instru-
ment panel may be accompanied by an
increase in engine speed and operation
of the cooling system in order to clean
the particle filter.
Note: the warning light may re-appear
if the driving conditions are not suitable
for particle filter cleaning. If the vehicle
is stopped or if the engine speed drops
below 2,000 rpm before the warning
light goes out, the operation may need
to be repeated.
warning
To facilitate the particle filter re-
generation, carry out a long driving
phase (at least 20 minutes) on main
roads every 124 miles (200 km).
(2/2)
If the filter becomes saturated, the
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on the vehicle, the
will appear on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by the message "Check in-
jection". In this case, please consult an
Authorised Dealer.
If the
pending on the vehicle, the
warning light appears, accompanied by
the "WARNING: Engine Failure Risk"
message, stop the vehicle, switch off
the engine and contact an Approved
Dealer.
allow. Switch off the engine and do
not restart it. Contact an approved
Dealer.
warning light and, depending
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warning light
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warning light and, de-
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Warning light
quires you to stop immedi-
ately, for your own safety,
as soon as traffic conditions
re-
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