1996 Mercury Mystique catalytic converter

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[SV41000(ALL)03/95]
Emission Control System
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[SV41100(ALL)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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[SV41200(ALL)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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[SV41300(ALL)05/95]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission
control parts continue to work properly:
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[SV41400(ALL)01/95]
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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[SV41500(ALL)01/95]
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[SV41600(ALL)01/95]
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Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving,
especially at high speeds.
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[SV41700(ALL)03/95]
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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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[SV41720(ALL)05/95]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement
parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or
for the service of components affecting emission control, such
non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's
responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please
consult your warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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275
Brights (high beams)................. 58,82
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 245
headlamps..................... 245
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 182
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 183
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 252
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 52
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 25
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system).... 132
Catalytic converter................... 248
Chains, tires...................... 228
Changing a tire.................... 164
Charging system warning light.............. 57
Childproof locks..................... 91
Child safety restraints
child safety belts................... 38
child safety seats................... 25
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 18,25
attaching with tether straps.............. 37
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 25
in front seat..................... 28
in rear outboard seat................. 28
tether anchorage hardware............... 37
Chime
headlamps on..................... 59
key in ignition.................... 43
safety belt...................... 55
Circuit breakers, checking and replacing......... 243
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs................. 123
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 6
exterior........................ 5
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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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