Diesel Particulate Filter - Chevrolet 2015 Captiva Owner's Manual

Warning (Continued)
There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not
completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected
or if it is suspected that
exhaust is coming into the
vehicle:
Drive it only with the windows
completely down.
Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with
the engine running in an
enclosed area such as a
garage or a building that has
no fresh air ventilation.

Diesel Particulate 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
more than 15 minutes. 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 control indicator (DPF lamps)
illuminates or flashes, it is
necessary to activate the cleaning
process of Diesel Particulate Filter
by continuing driving safely until
DPF lamps off at the cluster. In
case, constant driving will be better
for cleaning process.
Driving and Operating
Warning
Be sure the following precautions
are taken because the exhaust
parts are raised to high
temperature during regeneration
of DPF.
Things that can burn could
touch hot exhaust parts under
your vehicle and ignite. Do
not place your vehicle over
papers, leaves, dry grass or
other things that can burn.
Turn the ignition OFF as soon
as your vehicle enters a
garage.
Do not go near the hot
exhaust parts including
exhaust tail pipe.
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