Particulate filter (amber filter box)

Questions about the Particulate filter (amber filter box) symbol

What does the Particulate filter (amber filter box) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?

Lit yellow: the particulate filter is full of soot and needs a regeneration drive with the engine warm. Petrol engines: drive at 80 km/h or more and repeatedly take your foot fully off the accelerator for a few seconds in gear, until the light goes out; if it stays on, go to a workshop. Diesel engines: drive at 60 km/h or more with at least 2,000 rpm until the light goes out; if it is still lit after about 40 minutes, go to a workshop.

What does the Particulate filter (amber filter box) symbol mean on CUPRA cars?

Lights up yellow when the particulate filter is blocked. Self-cleaning needs suitable driving, so avoid only making short trips.

What does the Particulate filter (amber filter box) symbol look like?

Amber: outline filter box with a grid of small circles, an inlet pipe at left and an outlet arrow at right. It is also called “DPF”, “GPF” and “Particulate filter clogged”.

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