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Particularités des versions essence/Filtre à particules (FKJK - Renault)
SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS , PARTICLE FILTER (2/2)
Particle filter
The particle filter is used in the treat-
ment of exhaust gases from petrol en-
gines.
Depending on the vehicle, the warning
light
displayed on the instrument
panel indicates that the filter is becom-
ing clogged and requires cleaning. To
clean it, when the
warning light
appears, and as traffic conditions and
speed limits allow, drive at between
about 31 mph (50 km/h) and 68 mph
(110 km/h) until the light goes out.
After between approximately 5 and
20 minutes, the warning light should go
out.
If the filter becomes saturated, the
© warning light and, depending
on the vehicle, the
warning light
will appear on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the message “Check
Vehicle”. In this case, please consult an
Authorised Dealer.
If the
® warning light and, depend-
ing on the vehicle, the
warning
light appears, accompanied by the
“Engine failure hazard” message, stop
the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an Approved Dealer.
Note: The indicator light may go out
after 20 minutes when the driving con-
ditions needed to clean the filter are not
completely met.
If the vehicle is stopped before the
warning light disappears you will have
to restart the process from the begin-
ning.
Warning light ® re-
quires you to stop immedi-
ately, for your own safety,
as soon as traffic conditions
allow. Switch off the engine and do
not restart it. Contact an approved
Dealer.
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