Ram Trucks 2010 3500 - User Guide - Manual (Page 75)

EXHAUST REGENERATION — DIESEL ONLY
Exhaust System — Regeneration Required Now
• Exhaust Regeneration information will be provided by the EVIC.
• “Exhaust System—Regeneration Required Now” will be displayed on the overhead
console of your vehicle if the exhaust particulate filter reaches 80% of its maximum
storage capacity.
• Under certain conditions, your Cummins ® diesel engine and exhaust after-treatment
system may never reach the conditions required to remove the trapped particulate
matter. If this occurs, the “Exhaust System — Regeneration Required Now” message
will be displayed and you will hear one chime to alert you of this condition. Driving
your vehicle at highway speeds for as little as 45 minutes can remedy the condition
and allow the engine and exhaust after-treatment system to remove the trapped
particulate matter.
Exhaust Filter XX% Full
• Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is approaching full.
Exhaust System — Regeneration in Process
• Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is self-cleaning. Maintain your current
driving condition until regeneration is completed.
Exhaust System — Regeneration Completed
• Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) self-cleaning is completed. If this
message is displayed, you will hear one chime to assist in alerting you of this
condition.
Service Required — See Dealer Now
• Regeneration has been disabled due to a system malfunction. The Powertrain control
Module (PCM) will register a fault code and the instrument panel will display the MIL
light.
CAUTION!
• See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust system could occur soon
with continued operation.
Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See Dealer
• The PCM derates the engine in order to limit the likelihood of permanent damage to
the after-treatment system. If this condition is not corrected and a dealer service is not
performed, extensive exhaust after-treatment damage can occur. Have your vehicle
serviced by your local authorized dealer.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE