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Self Regeneration Mode

If the warning message “Self Regeneration” is stored in inspection message tap, it is operable in LCD warning message page.

WARNING

  • Make sure the vehicle parked on safety zone (to avoid the flammables like grass and traffic accident).

  • Check remained fuel above 1/5 of full level fuel gauge to prevent fuel overheat.

  • Open the bonnet to prevent engine room overheat.

  • Self regeneration should be done only when DPF indicator illuminates.

If the warning message “Diesel filter regeneration required, See owner’s manual.” appears on the LCD display, Self Regeneration is required.

To initiate Self Regeneration

  1. Engage parking brake and shift lever at P state.

  2. Turn on the engine.

  3. Warm up the engine and check engine temperature gauge at the middle position.

  4. Turn on the air conditioner and set the blower to the maximum.

  5. Turn on the high beam.

  6. Operate the rear defog function.

  7. Hold the OK button on the LCD warning message page.

  8. Turn off and turn on the engine again.

Not Operating Condition

Under below condition, Diesel Catalyst regeneration process may be interrupted. (Engine RPM drops to idle state)

- Engine overheat or insufficient warm-up

- Shift lever change to D or R state- Acceleration pedal is pressed- Movement of Vehicle (Vehicle speed over 0)

Service Check

If the DPF indicator change from illuminates to blink or Engine Check Lamp (MIL) illuminates with DPF indicator in spite of the procedure, Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner and then check the Diesel Catalyst and engine system including oil level inspection. Please note that the vehicle acceleration is limited to protect engine system when DPF indicator blinks or Engine Check Lamp (MIL) illuminates.

Operating Self Regeneration Mode

If the self regeneration mode starts, the message “Regenerating filter…” and the remaining time appears. It takes around 30~60 minutes.

Self Regeneration Mode Fail

The regeneration operation could be cancelled if the driver press the OK button firmly whilst operating the self regeneration process.

If the system still needs the self regeneration process after cancelling the operation, the warning message appears. (Diesel filter regeneration required.) If the driver press the OK button firmly, it can restart the self regeneration mode again. (The Self regeneration conditions should be satisfied.)

The self regeneration process stops if any of the self regeneration conditions is cancelled. If the self regeneration process is cancelled automatically, the system maintains “Self-regeneration stopped” message.If the driver press the OK button firmly, it can restart the self regeneration mode again. (Self regeneration conditions should be satisfied.)