Exhaust Fluid System Service
If there is a problem with the DEF system, the DIC message EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM SERVICE - SEE OWNER MANUAL NOW – 160 KM
(99 MILES) TO 104 km/h MAX SPEED appears. The odometer display will decrease as driving continues. The warning light also comes on. In some cases this message will clear itself, indicating that the DEF system was able to correct the condition. If the DIC message remains, see your dealer. Additional DIC messages may be displayed.
When the odometer countdown reaches zero, the DIC message EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM SERVICE - SEE OWNER MANUAL NOW - DERATE TO 104 km/h MAX SPEED appears. The warning light and chime also activate. The vehicle speed will be limited to a maximum speed of 104 km/h.
After the derate to 104 km/h is complete, the DIC message EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM SERVICE - SEE OWNER MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED TO 104 km/h – 120 km (75 MILES) TO 88 km/h MAX SPEED appears. The odometer display will decrease as driving continues. The warning light and chime also activate.
When the odometer countdown reaches zero, the DIC message EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM SERVICE - SEE OWNER MANUAL NOW - DERATE TO 88 km/h MAX SPEED appears. The flashing warning light and chime also activate. The vehicle speed will be limited to a maximum speed of 88 km/h.
After the derate to 88 km/h is complete, the DIC message EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM SERVICE - SEE OWNER MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED TO 88 km/h – 120 km (75 MILES) TO 8 km/h MAX SPEED appears. The odometer display will decrease as driving continues. The flashing warning light and chime also activate.
When the odometer countdown reaches zero, the DIC message EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM SERVICE - SEE OWNER MANUAL NOW - DERATE TO 8 km/h MAX SPEED appears. The flashing warning light and chime also activate. The vehicle speed will be limited to a maximum speed of 8 km/h.
After the change to 8 km/h is completed, the DIC message SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNER MANUAL NOW - VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED TO 8 km/h is displayed. A flashing warning light and chime also activate.
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