Mercedes-Benz Trucks – Euro VI Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

All Mercedes-Benz Euro VI trucks have a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). This filter collects particulates generated by the engine in normal driving
to prevent their escape to the atmosphere. Regeneration is the process used to remove the collected particulates from the filter, and involves
increasing the temperature in the filter to oxidise the particulates.

Regeneration can take place in three ways: To prevent active regeneration or stop manual regeneration: Ignoring the yellow message windows and
• Passive regeneration – When the • Press the lower section of the regeneration button 3 . The their instructions may cause a reduction in
1 engine torque and require the replacement
temperature in the exhaust is high enough indicator light 2 will light up to confirm this has been done.
to oxidise the collected particulates without of the Diesel Particulate Filter!
To start manual regeneration: Start
Start
intervention. This process occurs without regeneration
regeneration
Start
Start
driver intervention and does not show any • Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic Start
Start
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operating conditions allow, the vehicle will OFF • Apply the parking OFF
brake and select neutral, making sure the
increase the exhaust temperature and start accelerator pedal is not pressed and that any power take-off Start
Start
the regeneration process. This happens is not engaged regeneration
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Start
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automatically without driver intervention Immediately
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Start
Start
regeneration
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and is normal. The driver is informed of • Press the upper section of the regeneration button 1 for regeneration
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this process with a green symbol on the Particulate
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• Manual regeneration – Stationary
regeneration is possible if operating • Note that manual regeneration will only begin if certain
conditions do not allow the above processes conditions are met.
to deal adequately with the collected
FLASHING
• During regeneration, the engine note may change
particulates. This is only possible when FLASHING
the vehicle prompts you to do so via the • Regeneration will be interrupted if you release the parking Reduced
Reduced
power
power Service
Service
required
required
instrument cluster and lasts between 30 and brake, select a gear or press the regeneration block button 3 Reduced
Reduced power
power Service
Service required
required
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Reduced
power
power Service
Service
required
required
60 minutes, during which time the vehicle • When Start
manual regeneration is finished the engine returns
cannot be driven. regeneration
to idling speed, and the green symbol
High engine4 goes out
Start idle speed
regeneration activated
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filter fill level idle speed
activated
High particulate
filter fill level

Start
regeneration
 OFF OFF
FLASHING
Dashboard message(s) What action is required?
HC BURNOFF Hydrocarbon burnoff is taking place – No special action required
Start
regeneration Exhaust temperature is no higher than normal. Drive the vehicle as normal. NOTE:
High engine

High particulate
+ idle speed
activated
• Stopping the engine will not cause any harm
filter fill level
• The process will continue until complete
OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
OFF• This could take up to 20 minutes
OFF
OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF
FLASHING
Start
regeneration
Active regeneration is taking place – No special action required
Immediately
The active regeneration is in process and attention must be given to higher exhaust temperatures.
Particulate
Start Drive the vehicle as normal. NOTE:
ZONE 1

regeneration
filter full High engine
idle speed
• Stopping the engine will not cause any harm
High particulate
OFF activated OFF• The process can be blocked by pressing the lower section of the regeneration button
filterOFF
fill level OFF
OFF OFF • The DPF will not regenerate when the red LED is lit
• EngineFLASHING
note may change FLASHING
FLASHING OFF
FLASHING
FLASHING FLASHING
Start • Engine idle speed may increase on certain engines
Reduced power Service required regeneration
Immediately
Action required in the next 4-5 hours:
Particulate Start
ZONE 2

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Start
filter full regeneration Start
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speed
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journey that involves driving on A road/motorway at speeds >50 km/h.
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Reduced power Service Start
required Start
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Start
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the next 30 minutes, either:
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Immediately
Start
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• Take the vehicle on a journey that involves driving on A road/motorway at speeds >50 km/h.
idle speed
regeneration activated
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idle speed
filter full High
filter particulate
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filter
full full
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regeneration
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filter fill level activated • Carry out a manual regeneration
filter fill level FLASHING
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Start filter fill level
ZONE 4

regeneration
Start Action required as soon as possible:
+
Immediately
regeneration
Start
OFF Reduced
Start power
regeneration
Service
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power
power
Particulate
Service
Service
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required
required
power
The power output of the engine is reduced. You MUST:
Service required
regeneration
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Reduced power
power Service
Service required
required
Highfilter full Start
Particulate engine
idle speed
• Carry out a manual regeneration, as soon as possible regeneration
filter full Immediately
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particulate
full
FLASHING activated
filter fill level Particulate
filter full
Action required as soon as possible:
ZONE 5

The power output of the engine is reduced. You MUST:

High engine
Start
regeneration
Immediately
Reduced power
+ Reduced power
Service required
Service required
• Visit a Mercedes-Benz workshop, as soon as possible. The DPF is full and cannot be cleaned.
idle speed
Reduced power
activated
Particulate
Service required The DPF requires replacement.
filter full FLASHING Reduced power Service required
CV1249 September 2014. Issued by Mercedes-Benz Truck Marketing. Information correct at time of going to press.