Engine Exhaust - Chevrolet Cruze Manual

164 Driving and operating

Engine exhaust

9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless
and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving. The filter
is cleaned by burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may
take 10 up to 25 minutes. Autostop is
not available and fuel consumption
may be higher during this period. The
emission of smells and smoke during
this process is normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If the DPF filter requires cleaning or
previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, the Diesel
particle filter indicator % illuminates
or flashes. Continue driving,
maintaining a minimum speed of
50 km/h for about 15 minutes, or until
the control indicator goes off. The
indicator will go off as soon as the
selfcleaning operation is complete.
If the engine is shut off while this
indicator is on or is flashing,
increased fuel consumption and a
reduction in oil life will occur. Please
note that the driver should continue
the driving regeneration process until
the Diesel particle filter indicator goes
off.
For more information, refer to the
DPF hanger inside the vehicle.