METHODS FOR AN EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL SENSOR
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1. A method for a vehicle system, comprising:
- sensing throughout a range an exhaust fluid level in an exhaust fluid storage tank; and
notifying a vehicle operator of a parameter based on the sensed exhaust fluid level.
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Abstract
Various methods are provided for notifying a vehicle operator of various parameters based on an exhaust fluid level sensor of an exhaust fluid storage tank. In one example, the parameter is a consumption rate of the exhaust fluid. In another example, the parameter is an amount of fluid to be added to the exhaust fluid storage tank.
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1. A method for a vehicle system, comprising:
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sensing throughout a range an exhaust fluid level in an exhaust fluid storage tank; and notifying a vehicle operator of a parameter based on the sensed exhaust fluid level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for a vehicle system, comprising:
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receiving an indication of an exhaust fluid level throughout a range in an exhaust fluid storage tank from a level sensor disposed in the exhaust fluid storage tank; responsive to the indication of the exhaust fluid level, estimating a parameter; and notifying a vehicle operator of the parameter via a display. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for a vehicle system, comprising:
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receiving an indication of an exhaust fluid level throughout a range in an exhaust fluid storage tank from a level sensor disposed in the exhaust fluid storage tank; and responsive to the indication of the exhaust fluid level, displaying an amount of exhaust fluid to be added to the exhaust fluid storage tank to a vehicle operator. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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