Renault TRAFIC 2024 - Page 195

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
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Driving - 193
ver,the"DPFregenerationnotneed
ed"messageisdisplayedonthein
strument panel to inform them.
Automatic regeneration
To do this, when the warning
lightisdisplayed,continuedrivingac
cordingtotrafficconditionsandob
serve the speed limit until the warning
lights disappears. If possible, do not let
the engine speed drop below 2,000
rpm.
The warning light should go out after
approximately 10 to 20 minutes 🡺145.
To facilitate the automatic
particle filter regeneration,
carry out a long driving
phase (at least 20 minutes) on
main roads every 124 miles (200
km).
The display of the warning light
ontheinstrumentpanelmaybeac
companied by an increase in engine
speed and operation of the cooling
systeminordertocleantheparticlefil
ter.
Note: the warning light may reappear
if the driving conditions are not fully
met with regard to cleaning the filter. If
the vehicle is stopped or the engine
speed is below 2,000 rpm before the
warning light is switched off you may
have to restart the operation.
Manual regeneration
(depending on the vehicle)
Donotstarttheregener
ation in a garage or a
confined area.
Risk of poisoning or
suffocation by exhaust gas
emissions.
Make sure that no one is near the
exhaust when regenerating.
Risk of burns.
Donotparkthevehicleinloca
tionswherecombustiblesub
stances or materials such as
grass, leaves or paper may come
into contact with or be near to the
hot exhaust system.
Fire hazard.
Do not leave your vehicle unsu
pervised during regeneration.
If it is not possible to comply with the
conditions (driving time required, etc.),
the warning light displayed on
theinstrumentpanelcomeson,ac
companiedbythemessage"Regener
atetheparticlefilter"toindicatethat
thesaturationlevelistoohighforauto
matic regeneration.
Youmustquicklycarryoutmanualre
generation to avoid saturation of the
particle filter which may require you to
consult an approved dealer.
Manualregenerationoftheparticlefil
terleadstohightemperatureintheex
haustsystemandexhaustgases.Pre
cautions must be taken into account