4. Self Regeneration Mode
LCD Type
If the warning message "Self Regeneration" is stored in inspection message tap, it is operable in LCD warning message page.

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Make sure the vehicle parked on safety zone (to avoid the flammables like grass and traffic accident)
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Check remained fuel above 1/5 of full level fuel gauge to prevent fuel overheat
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Open the bonnet to prevent engine room overheat
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Self regeneration should be done only when DPF indicator appears
If the warning message "Diesel filter regeneration required, See owner’s manual." appears on the LCD display, Self Regeneration is required.

A: Diesel filter regeneration required. See owner’s manual
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Engage parking brake and shift lever at P state.
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Turn on the engine
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Warm up the engine and check engine temperature gauge at the middle position
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Turn on the air conditioner and set the blower to the maximum.
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Turn on the high beam.
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Operate the rear defog function.
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Hold the OK button on the LCD warning message page.
A: Filter regeneration completed. Restart engine
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Turn off and turn on the engine again.

A: Self-regenerating conditions not met. See owner’s manual
Under below condition, Diesel Catalyst regeneration process may be interrupted. (Engine RPM drops to idle state)
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Engine overheat or insufficient warm-up
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Shift lever change to D or R state
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Acceleration pedal is pressed
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Movement of Vehicle (Vehicle speed over 0)
If the DPF indicator change from appears to blink or Engine Check Lamp (MIL) appears with DPF indicator in spite of the procedure, please visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner 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) appears.

A: Regenerating filter...
If the self regeneration mode starts, the message "Filter regenerating…" and the remaining time appears. It takes around 30~60 minutes.

A: Self-regeneration cancelled
The regeneration operation could be cancelled if the driver press the OK button firmly whilst operating the self regeneration process.

A: Diesel filter regeneration required. See owner’s manual
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.)

A: Self-regeneration cancelled
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
The self regeneration procedure is conducted as follows.
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Repeat key position at LOCK (or ACC) ↔ ON state 5 times (within 30 seconds)
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Start engine
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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.
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Stop the engine (Key Off), wait for 20 seconds and restart the engine
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Check malfunction indicator turn out

Under below condition, Diesel Catalyst regeneration process may be interrupted. (Engine RPM drops to idle state)
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Engine overheat or insufficient warm-up
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Shift lever change to D or R state
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Acceleration pedal is pressed
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Movement of Vehicle (Vehicle speed over 0)

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.

Self regeneration should be done only when DPF indicator appears. Frequent regeneration may cause engine oil dilution and shortening of Diesel Catalyst durability.
If the DPF indicator change from appears to blink or Engine Check Lamp (MIL) appears with DPF indicator in spite of the procedure, please visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner 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) appears.