Lancia THESIS CONNECT Owner's Handbook Manual - 240

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DIESEL PARTICULATE 

FILTER  (DPF) 

(2.4 JTD 

20V

CAE version)

The Diesel Particulate Filter is a me-

chanical filter, integral with the ex-

haust system, that physically traps

particulate present in the exhaust

gases of Diesel engines.

The diesel particular filter has been

adopted to eliminate almost totally

particulates in compliance with cur-

rent / future law regulations.

During normal use of the car, the

engine control unit records a set of

data (e.g.: travel time, type of route,

temperatures, etc.) and it will then

calculate how much particulates has

been trapped by the filter.

Since this filter physically traps par-

ticulates, it shall be cleaned (re-

claimed) at regular intervals by burn-

ing carbon particles. Reclaiming pro-

cedure is controlled automatically by

the engine control unit according to

the filter conditions and the condi-

tions of use of the car. During re-

claiming the following phenomena

could take place: idling slight in-

crease, fan activation, slight smoke in-

crease, high exhaust temperatures.

These situations shall not be consid-

ered as faults and they do not affect

car performance and environment. 

Diesel particulate filter clogged

When the Diesel particulate filter is

clogged, the instrument panel warn-

ing light è will turn on (on certain

versions symbol è is displayed). In

this case keep the car running until

warning light è (or symbol è) turns

off.