a vehicle operator interface system and method for a diesel particulate filter regeneration system , includes a control unit for receiving information on regeneration status of a vehicle diesel particulate filter and receiving information on operational status of selected vehicle systems and components , a visual display for displaying messages to an operator indicative of said regeneration status and said operational status , an input device for highlighting a portion of the displayed messages and for providing an input selection of a highlighted portion , an input selection being communicated to a control device to carry out the input selection .