Toyota FORTUNER 2021 Owner's Manual page 317

Regeneration
During normal driving, the filter is automatically regenerated
every several hundred kilometers
DPF system warning message "DPF regeneration in progress" is
displayed on the multi-information display.
When the amount of accumulated deposit reaches a certain
level, regeneration can be performed. (P. 316)
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: Differs in accordance with weather, driving conditions, etc.
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 conventional
diesel vehicle
White smoke may be emitted from the exhaust pipe during
regeneration. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
DPF deposition status
The amount of accumulated deposit in the DPF system can be con-
firmed on the multi-information display.
The DPF deposition status appears when the DPF system switch is
pressed or the warning massage is displayed. Use the displayed DPF
deposition as a reference.
Low
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Full
2
4-5. Using the driving support systems
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. During regeneration, the
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