Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Light: What It Means & What to Do
Severity: Medium Drive gently and get it diagnosed soon.
What it means
The diesel particulate filter is getting clogged with soot and needs to regenerate.
Typical color: Amber
Colors & variants
- Solid: regeneration needed
- With check engine light: more serious
What to do
- Drive at steady highway speed for a while if safe
- Have it serviced if the light stays on