1996 Mercury Mystique MPG

Servicing Your Mystique
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[SV11000(ALL)05/95]
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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[SV11100(ALL)05/95]
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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[SV11300(ALL)05/95]
Running Out of Fuel
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[SV11325(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may
have an adverse effect on modern powertrain
components.
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[SV11550(ALL)05/95]
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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[SV11700(ALL)05/95]
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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[SV11725(ALL)05/95]
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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[SV11750(ALL)05/95]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[SV11850(ALL)06/95]1.
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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[SV12200(ALL)05/95]4.
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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[SV12610(ALL)05/95]
The following decrease fuel economy:
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[SV12615(ALL)05/95]
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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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[SV12655(ALL)05/95]
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Underinflated tires
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