Regenerating diesel particle filter


This function is used to burn soot particles in the particle filter.

Note:

Burning of soot particles (regeneration) shall be done outdoors. The particle filter gets very hot, leave the vehicle on a non-flammable ground surface. To avoid subsequent damage, only perform regeneration once! The burn process may take up to 40 minutes.

Test conditions:

Procedure:

  1. Press "OK" to start the function.

  2. A dialogue box shows status for coolant temperature, wait for correct temperature. See test conditions.

  3. Press "OK" to start the regeneration.

  4. A dialogue box shows status for regeneration. If the burn has to be cancelled, select "Cancel" and turn off the ignition when the rpm has stabilized.

  5. Regeneration takes approx. 40 min.

  6. A dialogue box shows: "Burn finished" after successful regeneration.

If the burn fails or is cancelled, check test conditions, the particle filter may need to be replaced.