047-068 Ford KA EN:047-063 Ford KA IT 14-10-2010 11:26 Pagina 68
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
(DPF) (for 1.3L Duratorq versions)
The regeneration procedure
is controlled automatically by the engine
management control unit according
to the filter conditions and car
use conditions.
The Diesel Particulate Filter is
a mechanical filter, integral with
the exhaust system, that physically
traps particulates present in
There may be a limited increase
in the engine idle speed during the
regeneration, a limited increase in fumes
and high temperatures at the exhaust.
the exhaust gases of diesel engines.
The diesel particulate filter has been
adopted to eliminate almost all
particulates in compliance with current/
future legal regulations.
These are not failures; they do not
impair vehicle performance or damage
the environment. If the dedicated
message is displayed, refer to paragraph
“Warning lights and messages”.
During normal use of the vehicle,
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 particulate has
been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps
particulate, it should be regenerated
(cleaned) at regular intervals by burning
carbon particles.
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