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

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system
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: If equipped
When the deposit collected by
the filter reaches a predeter-
mined amount, it is automati-
cally regenerated.
Regeneration
Regeneration is performed as nec-
essary in accordance with driving
conditions.
System characteristics
The DPF system has the following
characteristics:
 Idle speed increases during
regeneration
 The smell of the exhaust gas dif-
fers 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 deposition monitor
The amount of accumulated
deposit in the DPF system can be
confirmed from the DPF deposition
monitor.
The DPF deposition monitor only
appears with the messages. Use the
displayed DPF deposition as a refer-
ence.
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A
B
DPF system failure warning
 If "DPF FULL MANUAL REGEN-
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Do not stop the engine. Also, make
sure that there are no flammable mate-
rials near the exhaust pipe. (P.382)
Check the engine is warmed up. If the
engine is cold, warm up the engine by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
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The warning message appears on the
multi-information display, and the idling
Low
Full
ERATION REQUIRED SEE
OWNER'S MANUAL" appears
on the multi-information display,
follow the procedure below to
regenerate.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Firmly set the parking brake and
shift the shift lever to P (vehicles
with automatic transmission) or
N (vehicles with manual trans-
mission).
Press the DPF system switch.
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