freightliner 108SD, Driver Manual

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DEF Warnings and Engine Limits
IMPORTANT: Ignoring the DEF warning lights
results in limited engine power, with the applica-
tion of a 5 mph (8 km/h) speed limit after the
engine is shut down and started again.
DEF Level Low—Initial Warning
When the DEF level is low, the following lamps notify
the driver. See
Fig. 11.11 . Refill the DEF tank in
order to cancel the warning sequence.
•
One bar of the DEF level indicator illuminates
amber—DEF very low, refill DEF
•
The DEF warning lamp illuminates solid amber
DEF Empty
When the DEF level reads empty, the following
lamps notify the drive. See
Fig. 11.12 .
•
One bar of the DEF level indicator flashes
red—DEF empty, refill DEF
•
The DEF warning lamp flashes amber
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EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM INFORMATION
Switch.
Level 1 Level 3 Level 2 Level 4
Filter Regeneration
Recommended
Filter is reaching
Bring vehicle to
highway speeds to
Filter Regeneration
Necessary
Filter is now
reaching maximum
capacity.
To avoid engine
derate bring vehicle
Parked Regeneration
Required − Engine
Derate
Filter has reached
maximum capacity.
Vehicle must be
parked and a Parked
Parked Regeneration Required −
Engine Shut Down
Filter has exceeded
maximum capacity
Vehicle must be parked and a
Parked Regeneration or Service
(Solid) (Flashing) (Flashing)
CHECK CHECK
(Flashing)
INDICATOR
LAMP(S)
Indicator Lamp
Message(s)
Diesel Particulate
Filter Condition
Required Action
capacity. .
STOP
See Engine Operator’s Manual for complete Regeneration Instructions.
allow for an Automatic
Regeneration or
perform a Parked
Regeneration. to highway speeds
to allow for an
Automatic
Regeneration or
perform a Parked
Regeneration as
soon as possible. Regeneration must
be performed −
engine will begin
derate. Regeneration must be performed.
Check engine operator’s manual
for details −engine will shut down.
For a driver performed Parked Regeneration, vehicle must be equipped with a dash mounted Regeneration Switch.
06/29/2009
24−01583−000B
WARNING
HEST (High Exhaust
System Temperature)
Exhaust Components
and exhaust gas are
at high temperature.
When stationary, keep
away from people and
flammable materials
or vapors.
A regeneration is in
progress.
Flashing
Solid
Fig. 11.4, ATS Warning Lamps
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Fig. 11.5, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
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Fig. 11.6, DPF Status Lamp
Emissions and Fuel Efficiency
11.5