Diesel Particulate Filter System (Diesel Engine Only) - Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2012 Manual

2-4. Using other driving systems

Diesel Particulate Filter system (diesel engine only)

When the deposit collected by the filter reaches a predetermined
amount, it is automatically regenerated.
 Regeneration
Regeneration is performed as necessary 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 differs from that of a conven-
tional diesel vehicle
DPF system failure warning
 If the DPF system warning light comes on (vehicle with non-opti-
tron type meters) or the DPF system warning message "DPF FULL
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL" appears on the display (vehicle with an
optitron type meters), Driving continuously. (P. 716, 741)
 If the DPF system warning light flashes (vehicle with non-optitron
type meters) or the DPF system warning message "DPF FULL
ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED" appears on the display (vehicle
with an optitron type meters), have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, immediately. (P. 707, 722)
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