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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
depressing the accelerator pedal.
*1
Press the DPF system switch.
The “Manual Regeneration in Progress
Keep Flammables Away from Vehicle”
appears on the multi-information display,
and the idling engine speed will increase.
X Left-hand drive vehicles
X Right-hand drive vehicles
Regeneration will take around 15 - 40 min-
utes to complete.
*2
When the warning message disappears,
the idling engine speed will have finished
returning to normal.
The DPF system switch may not operate
when the vehicle is higher than 4000 m
(13124 ft.) above sea level.
*1
: Depending on the situation, it may be
necessary to depress the accelerator
pedal until the engine speed is
increased to 3000 rpm. If the engine
coolant temperature or exhaust gas
temperature is low, it may take a long
time to regenerate, or regeneration
may be impossible.
*2
: Time required for regeneration differs
in accordance with the outside tem-
perature. Also, if the engine speed is still
approximately 2000 rpm 10 minutes
after pressing the DPF system switch,
the exhaust gas temperature may be
low. In this case, depress the accelera-
tor pedal to run the engine at approxi-
mately 3000 rpm for a while.
z If “DPF Full Manual Regeneration
Required See Owner’s Manual”
appears on the multi-information
display, press the DPF system
switch to regenerate the filter.
z If “DPF Full Visit Your Dealer”
appears on the multi-information
display and the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Q Regeneration with the DPF system
switch
O After pressing the DPF system switch,
depressing the accelerator pedal will
stop regeneration. If regeneration has
been stopped, restart regeneration as
soon as possible.
O After regeneration is finished, race the
engine several time to clean the exhaust
system.
O If regeneration is carried out while the
exhaust pipe is hot (for example directly
after driving), it will take less time than
when the engine is cold.
Q Replacing the engine oil
Make sure to use an oil of the recom-
mended grade or of matching quality.
(oP.626)