Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER Owner's Handbook Manual page 136

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Switches and controls
CAUTION
If the (amber) indicator lamp flashes quickly
or the warning appears on the multi-informa-
tion display, promptly perform parked DPF
regeneration by using the DPF cleaning switch
to remove PM in the DPF by burning. Continuing
to drive with an overloaded DPF will result in
system failure.
1.6 How to perform the parked DPF regenera-
tion
The parked DPF regeneration steps you should fol-
low upon flashing of the relevant indicator, warning
and (amber) indicator lamp are indicated below.
The parked DPF regeneration time is shown on the
multi-information display. The parked DPF regener-
ation time is as a general rule 20 minutes although it
varies with the conditions in which the vehicle is
operated.
WARNING
•
Do not perform the parked DPF regenera-
tion in a poorly ventilated garage or other
closed area. Exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, which is toxic and very danger-
ous.
•
Avoid the following areas when perform-
ing parked DPF regeneration:
•
On painted road surfaces: Hot exhaust
gas will discolor the paint.
•
Near a hedge: Vegetation may be killed
by the hot exhaust gas.
•
Place with flammable materials, such as
dead grass or paper: A fire may occur.
•
Keep all people away from the exhaust
pipe and muffler.
•
Prevent anyone from touching the exhaust
pipe and muffler or being exposed to the
exhaust gas.