Special Features Of Diesel Versions Fitted With A Particle Filter - Renault Modus Handbook

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS FITTED WITH A PARTICLE FILTER

Depending on the vehicle, the
warning light comes on to indicate a
filter saturation risk.
Within 60 miles (100 km) of the mes-
sage appearing, drive at an average
speed of 24 mph (40 km/h), as traffic
conditions and speed limits allow, until
the warning light goes out. If the vehicle
is stopped before the message disap-
pears you will have to restart the proc-
ess from the beginning.
As a guide, this type of cleaning should
take up to 20 minutes.
If the message "Check antipollu-
Ü
tion" is displayed on the instrument
panel accompanied by the
Ü
warning lights; consult an ap-
proved dealer straight away.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub-
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.
When driving, depending on the fuel
grade used, it is possible that white
©
smoke may be emitted.
and
This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection
equipment which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.
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