“Excessive Soot Levels in Filter. Drive Until Warning Light Turns Off” is displayed and when the light is turned on
The particulate matter (PM) cannot be removed automatically and the amount of collected PM reaches a specified amount.
After the engine has sufficiently warmed up (engine coolant temperature of 80 °C (176 °F) or more), depress the accelerator pedal and drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or more for about 15 to 20 minutes to eliminate the PM.
“Abnormal Soot Levels in Filter. Have the Vehicle Inspected” is displayed and when the light is flashing
Contact an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
If the vehicle is continually driven as usual with the diesel particulate filter warning light turned on, PM increases and the warning light may start flashing. If the diesel particulate filter warning light starts flashing, have the vehicle inspected immediately at an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer). If the vehicle is not inspected and continues to be driven, the engine may malfunction.
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When the diesel particulate filter warning light flashes, the engine output is restricted to protect the diesel particulate filter.
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The engine sound and exhaust gas smell may change when PM is being removed while driving.
