Mitsubishi MOTORS ASX Series, Owner'S Manual

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The engine sounds slightly different from
usual while the learning process is taking
place. The change in the engine sound does
not indicate a fault.
Diesel particulate filter
(DPF)*
E00619801330
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a device
that captures most of the particulate matter
(PM) in the exhaust emissions of the diesel
engine. The DPF automatically burns away
trapped PM during vehicle operation. Under
certain driving conditions, however, the DPF
is not able to burn away all of the trapped PM
and, as a result, an excessive amount of PM
accumulates inside it.
WARNING
l
The DPF reaches very high temperatures.
Do not park your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust system since a fire could occur.
CAUTION
l
Do not use any type of fuel or engine oil that
is not specified for your vehicle. Also, do
not use any moisture-removing agent or oth-
er fuel additive. Such substances could have
a detrimental effect on the DPF.
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 2-02 and
“Engine oil” on page 10-05.
NOTE
l To minimize the likelihood of excessive ac-
cumulation of PM, try to avoid driving for
long periods at low speeds and repeatedly
driving short distances.
l The engine sounds slightly different than
usual while the DPF automatically burns
away trapped PM. The change in the engine
sound does not indicate a fault.
DPF warning display
Type 1
Type 2
The DPF warning display illuminates in the
event of an abnormality in the DPF system.
If the DPF warning display il-
luminates during vehicle oper-
ation
Steady illumination of the DPF warning dis-
play shows that the DPF has not been able to
burn away all of the trapped PM and that, as
a result, an excessive amount of PM has ac-
cumulated inside it. To enable the DPF to
burn away the PM, try to drive the vehicle as
follows:
[Except for diesel-powered 1600 models]
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)*
6-17
OGAE18E1
Starting and driving
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