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ENG_UD59763_1
Particularités des versions essence/Filtre à particules (FKJK - Renault)
SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
,
PARTICLE FILTER
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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.