A question we get asked quite often on the DAF Trucks UK Facebook and Twitter pages is 'What is AEBS, and why do I need it?'

1. Daf Warning Lights Manually
2. Warning Lights Ct
3. Daf Warning Lights Manual 2020
4. Daf Warning Lights Manual Pdf

WARNING-Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING-Do not damage the refrigerant tubing to increase the risk of a leak when handle, move and use of refrigerator. WARNING-Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of.

AEBS stands for Advanced Emergency Braking System, a semi-automated braking system designed to help prevent collisions or to limit their consequences. As of legislation made last year all road trucks (over 8 tonnes) sold in the UK after November 2015 must have the system fitted.

Combined with FCW (Forward Collision Warning), DAF AEBS works via a radar signal produced from the front of the vehicle. This signal continuously measures if (in an emergency) there is enough room to prevent a collision with the vehicle in front. If the critical distance limit is exceeded, the system issues an initial visual and acoustic signal as a warning to the driver. No braking is applied by AEBS at this point, the driver is still in full control of the vehicle and should respond to the warning by increasing the distance between him and the vehicle in front.

The basic descriptions of the warning lights and the actions required when the lights are illuminated have been reviewed. Helping the customer know the meaning of the warning lights associated with the engine, the DPF and DEF, will insure proper operation of the vehicle and maintain a positive relationship between the customer and the dealer. 2 AS Tronic manual or automatic switch. 3 Menu Control Switch (MCS) 4 Park brake handle. 5 USB connection DAF radio. 6 AUX plug DAF radio. 7 24V / 15A accessory connection (maximum 360W). Roof console Sleeper Cab 1. Roof hatch switch. Rotating light switch. D005047 7 6 5 1 2 4 3 D005041 12 IB00510.frame.book Page 15 Friday, February 5, 2016. Exterior light check Press the exterior light check switch (1) on the ignition key or remote control for 2 seconds. Spoiler settings To minimise fuel consumption, adjust the roof spoiler as indicated. Air suspension height settings Adjust the front and/or rear axle of the vehicle and/or the axles of the trailer to.

If the driver fails to act on this warning AEBS comes into effect. The truck will decelerate as much as possible to prevent a collision or to minimise the impact if one does occur.

Daf Warning Lights Manually

An attentive driver should never need to have AEBS and whilst occasionally hearing warnings, should never experience AEBS actively reducing the speed of the vehicle. AEBS is an emergency measure to reduce the chances of an impact, or the speed of a collision and should not be thought of as an 'idiot-proof' way to drive a truck with paying full attention to the road ahead.

Keep driving as you would normally, giving vehicles ahead a safe amount of distance and you will never need to worry about AEBS.

DAF Trucks NV produced a video which visually explains what DAF AEBS is here:

And to get an idea of what AEBS looks and feels like in the cab, we produced our own video showing DAF AEBS in practice:

All Comments

Not a day goes past without some form of DPF tweet, email or message from fellow motorists suffering at the hands of a clogged filter. Normally its the same old thing but yesterday I got an email that broke the trend.

I found a button that looks just like this – what does it do?

I’ve seen my fair share of dashboard DPF warning lights but this is something else!

What does it do?

That little button right there is a manual DPF regeneration / cleaning button. It’s used to perform a manual DPF regen on the filter whilst the car / truck is stationary, a bit like a dealer regen but without the fancy laptop / equipment. My Googling suggest that these are more commonly seen in trucks and 4×4 vehicles that may not be able to reach the conditions required for a “rolling” DPF regen due to either environmental (being drive off road) or restricted speed i.e. towing.

How / when do I use it?

The DPF regeneration / cleaning button should be used when the DPF warning light illuminates on the dash WITHOUT the EML / Check engine light. This warning light shows that the DPF has reached its defined limit of particulate matter and needs attention or in simple terms – it’s blocked.

The procedure for using the button may differ from vehicle to vehicle but the steps below seem to be the norm.

Before Pressing the button

Firstly make sure you are in a well ventilated area, preferably outside. Make sure that your vehicle is not parked over dry grass or any other matter that may burn or catch fire. The DPF regeneration process will cause the filter to get EXTREMELY hot.

To kick off a manual DPF regeneration you should

1. Put the vehicle in neutral
2. Put on the hand brake
3. Leave the pedals alone!
4. Press and hold the DPF button for 2 seconds or longer

When the conditions above are met the engine revs should rise as the process begins. It can take anywhere from 5 minutes to over an hour depending on how blocked the filter is. During this time you should keep an eye on the engine temperature and make sure it does not overheat. The fans should cut in to prevent this however we suggest you stay with the vehicle to prevent damage caused by overheating.

DPF Cleaners At Amazon

Once the process is complete the DPF warning light on the dash will disappear and the revs will return back to the normal idle state.

This process may differ so we strongly suggest that you seek advice from your main dealer or specialist on it’s use. If the EML / Check engine light is on or the vehicle is in a LIMP or restricted performance mode then chances are it’s too late for your fancy button to work.

Should I change the engine oil after the DPF clean?

Much like a dealer regen we suggest that the engine oil should should be changed after a DPF regeneration. This is due to the extreme temperatures the engine is subjected to during the process. We suggest that it is replaced with a quality oil that is low in SAPs (Sulphated Ash). More on that in our hugely popular DPF FAQ page.

Why don’t all cars have DPF cleaning buttons?

Warning Lights Ct

During mixed driving it’s expected that most vehicles should meet the conditions required for an automatic DPF regen. Most people are unaware the process is happening unless the DPF warning light comes on. If the light does appear then in most cases it’s to indicate that the automatic regeneration process has failed and you are required to go for a DPF regeneration run.

Daf Warning Lights Manual 2020

Vehicles such as large trucks and 4x4s often spend a large proportion of this life at much lower speeds than is required for an automatic regeneration – thus have a button.

If you have a magic DPF button or any experiences with it then please do get in touch in the comments below.

Daf Warning Lights Manual Pdf

You might also like the following DPF pages / articles