Information displays – FORD 2014 F-550 v.3 User Manual
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Diesel Messages
WARNING
When the CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER message appears in the
information display, do not park near
flammable materials, vapors or structures
until filter cleaning is complete.
Action
Message
The coolant additive needs checking. Refer to your diesel
supplement for more information.
CHECK COOLANT
ADDITIVE
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engine
actions will raise the exhaust temperature in the Diesel
Particulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaust
soot). After the vehicle burns the particles off the exhaust
temperature will return to normal levels. This message is
NORMAL. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-
tion.
CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows
normal cleaning. One of these messages will stay on until the
exhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANING
EXHAUST FILTER message displays. We recommend you
drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANING
EXHAUST FILTER message turns off. Refer to your diesel
supplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER-
LOADED DRIVE TO
CLEAN
EXHAUST AT LIMIT
DRIVE TO CLEAN NOW
The diesel particulate filter will continue to fill with particles
(exhaust soot) if you ignore this message. The service engine
soon light will illuminate and engine power may be limited, if
cleaning is not permitted. Dealer service will then be required
to restore your vehicle to full-power operation.
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intended
operating range. If this warning occurs, a chime will sound,
followed by reduced engine power. The engine will shut down
when your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
STOP SAFELY NOW
The diluted engine oil needs to be changed. Refer to your
diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE OIL DILUTED
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