1996 Mercury Mystique Owner's Manuals

Servicing Your Mystique
205 and systems may be adversely affected. Repair of damage
caused by using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for
may not be covered by your warranty.
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Octane recommendation
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Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend gasolines
labeled as ªregularº in high altitude areas that are sold with
octane ratings of 86 or even less.
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6 pica art:0040193-A
Typical octane rating label
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Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on
the recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
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Fuel Quality
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If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation
problems try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
[SV09460(ALL)02/96]
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
issued a gasoline specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of your vehicle. We
recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA
specification if they are available.
[SV09470(ALL)02/96]
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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Cleaner air
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Ford recommends the use of gasolines to improve air quality,
including reformulated gasolines, that contain oxygenates such
as a maximum of 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. There should be
no more than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives to
protect the fuel system.
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Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels
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RWARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if
misused or mishandled.
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Turn vehicle off when refueling
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Do not smoke when refueling. Fuels are extremely
flammable.
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Do not siphon any fuel by mouth.
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RWARNING
Gasoline or gasoline blended with methanol can cause
blindness and possible death when swallowed. If any
fuel is swallowed, call a physician or poison control
center immediately.
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Avoid breathing vapors while refueling.
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If fuel is splashed on the skin, wash with soap and water.
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If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses (if
worn), flush with water for 15 minutes, and seek medical
attention.
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Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small amounts of
carcinogens, such as benzene. Long-term exposure to unleaded
gasoline vapors has caused cancer in laboratory animals.
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If you are taking the medication ªAntabuseº or other forms of
disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism, vapor or skin contact
with a gasoline-methanol blend may cause the same kind of
adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic beverage. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury or sickness could result.
Consult a physician promptly if you experience an adverse
reaction.
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Running Out of Fuel
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NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may
have an adverse effect on modern powertrain
components.
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You may need to crank the engine several times before the fuel
system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine.
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RWARNING
Never pour fuel in the throttle body or attempt to start
the engine with the air cleaner removed. Doing so could
result in fire and personal injury.
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Fuel Economy
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Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle
and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per
100 Kilometers (L/100K).
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Do not calculate fuel economy during your vehicle's break-in
period. This would not be an accurate estimate of how much
fuel your vehicle will normally use.
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To calculate fuel economy:
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Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer
reading.
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[SV11950(ALL)05/95]2.
Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
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[SV12150(ALL)05/95]3.
After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and
record the final odometer reading.
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Use these equations to calculate your fuel economy:
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English: MPGU(total miles driven)V(gallons used)
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Metric: L/100kU(liters used)V(100 kilometers)
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Comparisons With EPA Fuel Economy Estimates
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EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests
under simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actual
conditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve
the fuel economy shown.
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The following decrease fuel economy:
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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Sudden stops
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Extended engine idling
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster
and other accessories
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Underinflated tires
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Heavy loads
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.
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Self-Service Pointers
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If you choose to do your own fueling, you should also perform
a few simple maintenance routines. This extra effort will save
you additional money and contribute to the driving efficiency of
your vehicle.
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The following procedures require only a tire gauge, a rag, an oil
can spout and windshield washer fluid.
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Check the engine oil at every refueling stop
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Clean the windshield, outside mirrors and headlights
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Check windshield washer fluid
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Check tires for excessive wear or worn edges
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Check the tire pressure at least monthly
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil
meeting Ford Specification ESE-M2C153-E and displaying the
American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the
front of the container.
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10-1/2 pica
art:0001314-A
The API Certification Mark
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Neveruse:
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ªNon-Detergentº oils
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments
[SV13710(ALL)04/95]
Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity arePREFERREDfor
your vehicle. They provide the best engine performance, fuel
economy and engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and of the preferred
viscosity may be used in your engine. The engine oil and oil
filter must still be changed according to the maintenance
schedule.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Since the proper amount of engine oil is important for safe
engine operation, check the oil using the dipstick each time you
put fuel in your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off, the
oil must be warm and the vehicle must be parked on level
ground.
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Checking the engine oil level:
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Turn the engine off after it has warmed up and allow a few
minutes for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan.
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Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift
is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in yellow) and
carefully pull it out of the engine.
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[SV14300(ALL)01/95]5.
Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into position, making
sure it is fully seated.
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6 pica art:0001305-A
Engine oil dipstick (2.0L engine)
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6 pica art:0001245-A
Engine oil dipstick (2.5L engine)
[SV14450(ALL)05/94]6.
2.0L engine:Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the oil
level is below the lower notch, add engine oil as necessary.
If the oil level is beyond the upper notch, engine damage
and/or high oil comsumption may occur and some oil must
be removed from the engine.
[SV14500(ALL)05/95]
2.5L engine:Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the oil
level is below the MIN line, add engine oil as necessary. If
the oil level is above the letter M in MAX, engine damage
and/or high oil consumption may occur and some oil must
be removed from the engine.
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[SV14600(ALL)01/95]7.
Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated.
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[SV14800(ALL)01/95]
It may be necessary to add some oil between oil changes. Make
sure you use a CERTIFIED engine oil of the preferred viscosity.
Your vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if engine
damage is caused by the use of improper engine oil.
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Add engine oil through the oil filler cap highlighted in yellow.
To add oil, remove the filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil
into the opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine. Recheck
the oil level after you finish adding oil.
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