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How to remove the particulate filter warning light?
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Generally, the appearance of the particulate filter warning light indicates, in addition to clogging, that the self-cleaning procedure is in progress, which must not be interrupted by switching off the engine. If this does not happen, for example in some models, we will have to go to the workshop to carry out a manual cleaning.
Posted on: 15 September 2022 by ScegliAuto

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