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Audi Q5: Diesel particulate filter

Audi Q5 Type 8R (2008 - 2017) Owner's Manual / Driver messages / Driving and the environment / Diesel particulate filter

Applies to vehicles: with diesel engine

The diesel particulate filter filters nearly all of the soot particles out of the exhaust. The filter cleans itself automatically under normal driving conditions. If the filter cannot clean itself (for example, because you are only driving short distances), the filter becomes clogged with soot and the symbol for the diesel particulate filter illuminates.

WARNING

  • Do not park your vehicle over flammable materials such as grass or leaves because the high temperature of the diesel particulate filter could start a fire.
  • Do not apply an underbody protectant in the exhaust system area or a fire could start.

Avoid damaging the vehicle

When you are driving on poor roads, or over curbs, steep ramps, etc., make certain that low- tying parts such as spoilers and exhaust system parts do not bottom out and get damaged.

This is especially true for vehicles with low-slung chassis (sports chassis) and fully loaded vehicles.

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