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 hood to prevent engine room overheat
Self regeneration should be done only when DPF indicator illuminates
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To initiate Self Regeneration***
Engage parking brake and shift lever at P state.
Turn on the engine
Warm up the engine and check engine temperature gauge at the middle position
Turn on the air conditioner and set the blower to the maximum.
Turn on the high beam.
Operate the rear defog function.
Hold the OK button on the LCD warning message page.
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, please visit an authorised Kia dealer 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 "Filter regenerating…" 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.)
Segment Type
Regeneration
The self regeneration procedure is conducted as follows.
Repeat key position at LOCK (or ACC) ↔ ON state 5 times (within 30 seconds)
Start engine
Monitor engine state
: Within 20 seconds, engine RPM rise to about 2000 and it continues for 30~60 minutes. After the end of regeneration, engine RPM drop to idle automatically.
Stop the engine (Key Off), wait for 20 seconds and restart the engine
Check malfunction indicator turn out
Caution
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)
Warning
If vehicle doesn’t enter regeneration mode or if regeneration mode is interrupted, stop the engine (Key Off), wait for 20 seconds and retry the self regeneration procedure.
Warning
Self regeneration should be done only when DPF indicator illuminates. Frequent regeneration may cause engine oil dilution and shortening of Diesel Catalyst durability.
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, please visit an authorised Kia dealer 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.