FORD 2013 F-550 v.2 - Manual (Page 122)

Diesel Messages Action / Description
CHECK COOLANT
ADDITIVE Displayed when the coolant additive needs to
be checked. Refer to your diesel supplement
for more information.
CLEANING
EXHAUST FILTER Displayed when the vehicle has entered the
cleaning mode. Various engine actions will
raise the exhaust temperature in the Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF) system to burn off the
particles (exhaust soot). After the particles
are burned off, the exhaust temperature will
fall back to normal levels. This message is
NORMAL. Refer to your diesel supplement for
more information.
DRIVE TO CLEAN
EXHAUST SYSTEM Displayed when the Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) is full of particles (exhaust soot) and
the vehicle is not being operated in a manner
to allow normal cleaning. This message will stay
on until the exhaust filter cleaning has begun,
at which time the CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER message will be displayed. It is
recommended the vehicle operator drive the
vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the
CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message turns
off. This message is NORMAL. Refer to your
diesel supplement for more information. Note:
If this message is ignored, your vehicle will
continue to fill the Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) with particles (exhaust soot). If cleaning
is not permitted, the light will illuminate and
engine power may be limited. If the vehicle is
still not operated in a manner to allow cleaning,
the service engine soon light will illuminate and
engine power will be further limited. Dealer
service will then be required to restore your
vehicle to full-power operation.
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