Self regeneration mode

If Self regeneration warning message appears, the self regeneration mode is operable in the instrument cluster.

If Diesel filter regeneration required. See owner's manual warning message appears in the instrument cluster, self regeneration is required.

WARNING

  • Make sure the vehicle is parked on safety zone (to avoid the flammables such as grass and traffic accident).

  • Check remained fuel above 1/5 of full level fuel gauge to prevent fuel overheat.

  • Open the bonnet to prevent engine room overheat.

  • Self regeneration should be done only when DPF warning indicator illuminates.

To initiate self regeneration

  1. Engage the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

  2. Start the vehicle.

  3. Make sure the vehicle's engine temperature is warmed up.

  4. Turn on the air conditioning (A/C) and set the fan speed to maximum speed.

  5. Turn on the high beam.

  6. Turn on the rear defroster.

  7. If the warning message appears, press and hold OK button on the steering wheel.

  8. Turn off and turn on the vehicle again.

Non-operating condition(s)

Under these conditions, self regeneration process may be interrupted. (The engine rpm drops to idle state)

  • Engine overheat or insufficient warmup.

  • Vehicle is shifted to D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

  • Accelerator pedal is depressed.

  • Vehicle has been moved (Vehicle speed over 0 km/h (0 mph))

Service check

If the DPF indicator illuminates and then blinks, or check engine warning light illuminates with DPF indicator in spite of the procedure, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

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 check engine warning light illuminates.

Operating self regeneration mode

If the self regeneration mode starts, Regenerating filter... warning message and the remaining time appears. It takes approximately 30–60 minutes.

Self regeneration mode fail

The regeneration operation could be cancelled if the driver press the OK button on the steering wheel whilst operating the self regeneration process.

If the system still needs the self regeneration process after cancelling the operation, the Diesel filter regeneration required. See owner's manual warning message appears.

Press the OK button on the steering wheel to 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 vehicle maintains Self-regeneration stopped warning message. If the driver press the OK button on the steering wheel, it can restart the self regeneration mode again. (Self regeneration conditions should be satisfied.)