9-12 Driving and Operating
If you continue to drive with the
DPF warning message on and the
exhaust filter is not cleaned as
required, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp and the ENGINE POWER IS
REDUCED message will come on
and dealer service is necessary.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5‑6 and Engine Power
Messages on page 5‑11.
Vehicles with DPF have specific
fuel and engine oil requirements.
See What Fuel to Use in The U.S.
on page 9‑18 or What Fuel to Use in
Canada and Mexico on page 9‑22
and Engine Oil on page 10‑7 for
more information on those
requirements.
Extended idling in P (Park) can
cause exhaust parts and gases to
become very hot. Keep the exhaust
area clear of material that could
ignite or burn. See Parking Over
Things That Burn on page 9‑10 for
more information.
For vehicles with Power Take‐Off
(PTO), monitor the instrument panel
cluster for lights related to the DPF.
All engines consume some amount
of engine oil. Ash is the by‐product
of engine oil combustion. The ash
will become trapped in the DPF over
the life of the vehicle. Eventually,
the buildup of ash will restrict the
exhaust gases and the DPF will
need to be cleaned or replaced.
See Accessories and Modifications
on page 10‑2 for important
information if you are considering
adding accessories or modifying
the vehicle.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
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WARNING
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is
corrosive. Do not allow it to
come in contact with your skin,
eyes, or the finished surfaces of
the vehicle. If exposed, it may
cause skin and eye irritation.
Wear skin and eye protection
when handling. Inhalation may
cause irritation to the upper
respiratory tract. Store in a cool,
well‐ventilated area. For more
safety information, see the label
of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
container.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used
with diesel engines to reduce the
amount of regulated emissions
produced. The fluid level in the
DEF tank must be maintained for
the vehicle to run correctly.
The capacity of the DEF tank is
approximately 18.9 L (5 gal).
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