1996 Mercury Mystique service

Servicing Your Mystique
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[SV41800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or
other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can
start a fire.
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[SV41900(ALL)05/95]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure,
the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the
temperature warning light. These sometimes indicate that the
emission system is not working properly.
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[SV42000(ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or
engine. Changes that cause more unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[SV42100(ALL)01/95]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases,
trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted
to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it
from working. In some of the United States and in Canada,
vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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[SV42300(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate properly. See
your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five seconds
after you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV42400(ALL)05/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
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[SV42450(ALL)06/95]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies a ªneed for additional mixed city and highway driving
to complete the checkº of the OBD II system. As soon as all of
the OBD II system checks are successfully completed, the OBD
II system is set to the ready condition. The amount of driving
required to reach the ready condition varies with individual
driving patterns. To complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle defined below.
If the vehicle owner cannot or does not want to do the
additional driving required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of repair work.
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[SV42475(ALL)06/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
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[SV42501(ALL)06/95]
The following steps must be run in the order shown. If any
steps are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe
driving mode is acceptable between steps.
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[SV42550(ALL)06/95]
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according to traffic
conditions and obey all traffic laws.
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[SV42560(ALL)05/95]
The engine must be warmed up and at operating temperature
before proceeding with the drive modes of the following OBD II
Drive Cycle.
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[SV42575(ALL)05/95]1.
Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral) the vehicle for
4 minutes.
[SV42601(ALL)05/95]2.
Idle the vehicle in Drive (Neutral for manual transaxle) for
40 seconds.
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[SV42610(ALL)06/95]3.
Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (70 km/h) at 1/4 to 1/2
throttle for 10 seconds.
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274 Axle
lubricant specifications................ 254
refill capacities................... 252
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Backing up....................140, 144
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............159, 218
charging system warning light............. 57
disconnecting.................... 163
how to service................... 217
jumping a disabled battery.............. 159
maintenance-free.................. 217
proper disposal, recycling.............. 219
replacement, specifications.............. 253
when storing your vehicle.............. 256
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 56
checking and adding................ 232
description..................... 232
specifications.................... 254
Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp........... 246
Brakes
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 65
applying the brakes................. 147
brake warning light.................. 56
fluid, checking and adding.............. 232
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
fluid, specifications................. 254
master cylinder................... 232
new brake linings................... 4
noise........................ 148
parking...................... 150
trailer....................... 157
when storing your vehicle.............. 257
Brake-shift interlock.................. 138
Break-in period..................... 4
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Cooling fan...................... 196
Crankcase emission filter................ 253
Cruise control (see Speed control)............. 86
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 182
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Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............. 67
Daytime running light system.............. 77
Defects, reporting................... 181
Defrost, rear window and side view mirrors........ 74
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid............... 230
engine oil..................... 211
power steering fluid................. 234
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 171
Dispute Settlement Board................ 178
Doors......................... 91
lubricant specifications................ 254
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 151
heavy load..................... 153
high water..................... 153
slippery roads................... 151
tips for safe driving................. 151
towing a trailer................... 155
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Electrical system
circuit breakers................... 243
fuses......................235, 242
relays....................... 235
Electronic sound system
radio reception................... 134
tuning the radio.................115, 129
warranty and service information........... 135
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278 Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system).......... 128
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) . . . 128
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 175
battery acid spills................159, 219
jump-starting.................... 159
towing....................... 171
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 150
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 248
emissions warranty................ 3,248
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 60
does not start..................... 47
fuel injected engine, starting............ 43,45
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 50
preparing to start................... 44
refill capacities................... 252
service points.................... 199
starting....................... 45
starting after a collision................ 50
storing your vehicle................. 255
Engine block heater................... 49
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 214
disposal...................... 217
low coolant warning light............... 66
preparing for storage................ 256
recovery reservoir................199, 214
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
temperature gauge.................. 63
Engine coolant temperature gauge............ 63
description...................... 63
mechanical...................... 63
Engine fan...................... 196
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Engine oil
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 4
changing oil and oil filter.............. 213
checking and adding................ 211
dipstick...................... 211
disposal...................... 213
engine oil pressure warning light............ 57
filter, specifications................. 253
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
synthetic oil.................... 210
viscosity...................... 209
Entry system, illuminated................ 92
Exhaust fumes...................... 52
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
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Flashers, hazard..................... 84
Flashing the lamps.................... 82
Flat tire........................ 164
Fluid refill capacities.................. 252
Foglamps........................ 76
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 178
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 182
Foreign registration.................. 184
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 207
capacity...................... 252
choosing the right fuel................ 204
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates..... 208
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 202
filter, specifications................. 253
fuel gauge...................... 63
running out of fuel................. 207
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Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 7
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 100
adjusting the seats, power.............. 102
child safety seats................... 25
head restraints.................... 99
Serial number (VIN)................177, 182
Service concerns.................... 176
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing.............. 196
servicing when you tow............... 171
Shift-lock system................... 138
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 143
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)........ 9
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)...........9,12
Side mirrors, adjusting................. 105
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)............ 97
Snow tires and chains................. 228
Spare tire
changing the tire.................. 164
finding the spare.................. 165
removing the spare tire............... 165
temporary spare................... 164
Spark plugs, specifications............... 253
Special driving conditions............... 151
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 254
Speed control
accelerating...................... 88
canceling a set speed................. 89
resetting....................... 88
resuming a set speed................. 89
tap up/tap down................... 88
turning off...................... 89
when towing a trailer................ 158
Speedometer...................... 64
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 44
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Service Station Information
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