Holden Equinox Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-12561772) -
2019 - crc - 6/26/18
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Driving and Operating
While the DPF cleaning is
automatically controlled by the
engine computer, the vehicle will
need to operate continuously for
approximately 25 minutes and at
speeds greater than 50 km/h to
clean the DPF effectively.
If the vehicle is used for numerous
short trips or extended slow-speed
operation, the engine computer may
not be able to adequately heat up
the exhaust system to clean the
DPF effectively. The engine
computer has been designed to
continuously monitor the condition
of the DPF.
When the engine computer detects
the DPF is nearly full of particulates
and the vehicle is not being
operated in a manner that would
allow effective automatic DPF
cleaning, the message
Cleaning
Exhaust Filter Must Continue
Driving
will display on the DIC.
Continue driving the vehicle until the
message goes off.
Cleaning Process
To activate the cleaning process,
continue driving safely, and keep
vehicle speed above 50 km/h until
the warning message in the DIC
turns off.
If the vehicle continues to be driven
with the DPF warning message on,
and the exhaust filter is not cleaned
as required, the malfunction
indicator lamp and the
Engine
Power Is Reduced
message will
come on. Dealer service is
necessary.
See
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Warning
During DPF self cleaning or
during extended idling while
parked, the exhaust system and
exhaust gases are very hot.
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Warning (Continued)
Flammable objects could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. You or others
could be burnt.
Do not park or idle for an
extended period of time near or
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.
Keep the exhaust area clear of
material that could ignite or burn.
