[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 9 Model: E26-A ]
5-4 Starting and driving
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The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) reduces the amount
of materials that affect the environment by collecting
particulate matter included in exhaust gases. Normally,
particulate matter accumulated in the DPF is auto-
matically burned and converted to harmless sub-
stances during driving. However, when the
regeneration process is not completed due to road
conditions, particulate matter may accumulate in the
DPF. If the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light
turns on and the diesel particulate filter regeneration
switch indicator light blinks, perform the manual
regeneration process.
CAUTION:
To maintain maximum Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) performance, follow these precautions:
. Use low-sulfur fuel (with less than S50 ppm).
. Use an engine oil specified by NISSAN. (See
“Recommended fuel/lubricants and capaci-
ties” (P.9-2).) If an engine oil not a specified
by NISSAN is used, it could cause DPF
malfunction or reduced fuel efficiency.
. Do not modify the DPF, muffler or exhaust
pipe. Otherwise it could affect the DPF
performance and cause a malfunction.
. Do not kick or hit the DPF. The DPF has a
built-in catalyst system in the muffler. Such
an impact could cause DPF damage.
NOTE:
White smoke may be emitted from the exhaust
pipe under the following conditions:
. When starting to drive your vehicle or during
acceleration after engine has been idling for
a long period of time.
. When starting to drive your vehicle right
after the engine starts running.
. During cold weather.
This does not indicate a system malfunction.
MANUAL REGENERATION
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WARNING:
. Make sure that nobody is close to the
exhaust area.
. Be careful not to burn yourself with exhaust
gases.
. Never run the manual regeneration in an
enclosed area such as a tunnel or a garage
and be sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases.
. Do not park the vehicle over flammable
materials such as dry grass, waste paper or
rags, as they may burn easily.
. The filter becomes extremely hot after burn-
ing particulate matter.
NOTE:
. During the regeneration process, white
smoke may be emitted from the exhaust
pipe. This smoke may smell different from
the exhaust gases. This does not indicate a
system malfunction.
. The manual regeneration will not work when
the engine is cold or the coolant tempera-
ture is below 08C (328F). It starts only after
the engine has warmed up.
. If the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regen-
eration switch indicator light does not blink
even after the engine has warmed up, this
may indicate a system malfunction. Have
your vehicle checked at a NISSAN dealer.
. During the regeneration process, the revolu-
tion speed of the engine increases up to
1,800 rpm and it will take approximately 30
minutes. In some cases, time to completion
may change.
1. Park the vehicle safely off the road, away from
traffic and in an open area.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Move the selector lever (Automatic transmission
model) to the “P” (Park) position or shift lever
(Manual transmission model) to the “N” (Neutral)
position.
DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE.
4. Press the diesel particulate filter regeneration
switch to start the regeneration process.
(The indicator light of the diesel particulate filter
regeneration switch will turn on.)
5. The filter regeneration process is completed when
the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light in
the combination meter and the indicator light of
the diesel particulate filter regeneration switch turn
off.
KVH0029X
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(if equipped for diesel engine
model)
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