Starting manualregeneration
Manual regeneration lasts approximately
30 minutes up to amaximum of 60 minutes.
You can only start the manual regeneration if:
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the on-board computer has prompted you to
do so with correspondingevent windows.
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the regeneration block is not active.
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Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions, and keep the engine
running.
While doing so, maintain adistance of at
least 40 in (1 meter) to other vehicles, other
objectsand all flammable materials.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Shift into neutral.
X
Remove your foot from the accelerator.
X
For approximately 3seconds, press the
upper section of the É button.
Manual regeneration only begins if:
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the engine oil and exhaust temperatures
are sufficiently high
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DEF is not frozen
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the system is functioning trouble-free
The É indicator lamp lights up in the
instrumentcluster and the engine speed is
increased.
When regeneration is finished:
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the É indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out
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the engine speed is reduced to idling
speed
Regeneration is automatically interrupted if
you:
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shift the automatic transmission to position
D or R
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release the parking brake
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switch on the regeneration block
The interruption reduces the engine speed to
idling speed.
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During regeneration, the engine noise may
change.
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If the on-board computer prompts you to
carry out manual regeneration when the out-
side temperature is low, start regeneration
before parking the vehicle.
If you park the vehicle without regenerating,
you can only begin manual regeneration
after the engine warming-up phase.
Start the manual regeneration after athaw-
ing time of up to 60 minutes if:
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DEF freezes
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you have parked the vehicle for an exten-
ded period without performing regenera-
tion
Replacing the filter
G
WARNING
Direct contact or inhalation of soot particles
is hazardous to health. There is arisk of
injury.
Have the diesel particle filter replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If, in an exceptional circumstance, you have to
replace the diesel particle filter yourself,
observe the correspondingworkshop informa-
tion and work safety and accident prevention
regulations. Wear gloves and adust protection
mask. Pack and seal the removed diesel parti-
cle filter in the original packaging. Label the
removed diesel particle filter and under no cir-
cumstances leave it unpacked in the open.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption depends on:
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the vehicle version
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the operating conditions
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the fuel type in use
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maintenance
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driving resistance
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your driving style
For these reasons, exact figures about any
individual vehicle's fuel consumption cannot
be provided.
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