1988 FORD BRONCO catalytic converter

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[RE00925( ALL)05/95]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or
clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[RE00950( ALL)12/89]
RWARNING
Do not push-start your vehicle. You could
damage the catalytic converter. For further
information, seeJumper Cablesin the
Index.
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[RE01000( ALL)03/95]
To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery,
and to avoid injury to yourself, follow these
directions for preparing your vehicle to
jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in
the order they are given. If in doubt, call for
road service.
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[RE01100( ALL)03/95]
Preparing Your Vehicle
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[RE01200( ALL)03/95]
1. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so
you need to use a 12-volt jumper system.
You will damage your starting motor,
ignition system, and other electrical parts if
you connect them to a 24-volt power supply
(either two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt generator set).
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[RE01300( ALL)03/95]
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled
vehicle. You could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
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[RE01400( ALL)04/95]
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of
the disabled vehicle.Make sure the vehicles
do not touch each other.Set the parking
brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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eight pica chart:0020791-A
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[SV48600( ALL)03/95]
Emission Control System
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[SV48700(BEF )05/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter which enables your vehicle to comply
with applicable exhaust emission requirements.
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[SV48725(B )05/95]
RWARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes into
the passenger compartment. Under
extreme conditions excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the fuel
system, the interior floor covering, or
other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
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[SV48800(BEF )05/95]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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[SV48900( ALL)01/95]
q
Use only unleaded fuel.
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[SV49000( ALL)01/95]
q
Avoid running out of fuel.
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[SV49100( ALL)01/95]
q
Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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[SV49200( ALL)03/95]
q
Have the services listed in theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet performed
according to the specified schedule. The
scheduled maintenance services are required
because they are considered essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to
its emissions system.
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Index 365
Brakes (continued)
trailer................ 231
when storing your vehicle....... 352
Brake-shift interlock.......... 66,178
Break-in period.............. 7
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 334
high-mount brakelamp........ 336
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 264
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 265
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 344
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 71
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 37
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)..........163, 168
Catalytic converter........... 339
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 156
Chains, tires.............. 310
Changing a tire............. 241
Charging system gauge.......... 82
Charging system warning light....... 81
Child safety restraints........... 34
child safety belts............ 36
child safety seats............ 37
Child safety seats, attaching with
tether straps.............. 57
Chime
headlamps on............. 84
key in ignition............. 61
safety belt............... 78
Circuit breakers, checking and replacing. . 332
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs......... 160
chrome and aluminum parts....... 9
engine compartment......... 281
exterior................ 8
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368 Index
Electrical system (continued)
power point outlet.......... 148
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 171
tuning the radio.........151, 165
warranty and service information.... 174
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 163
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 163
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 255
battery acid spills.........237, 313
jump-starting............. 237
towing................ 251
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 208
Emission control system, catalytic
converter............... 339
Engine
check engine warning light....... 78
fuel injected engine, starting....... 63
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 69
preparing to start............ 64
service points............. 279
starting............... 59,65
starting after a collision......... 69
storing your vehicle.......... 352
Engine block heater............ 68
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 295
checking hoses............ 299
disposal...........294, 298, 315
preparing for storage......... 352
proper solution............ 297
recovery reservoir........... 296
refill capacities............ 344
specifications............. 298
Engine coolant temperature gauge,
description............... 85
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