1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 169
1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Maintenance and care your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission requirements. For more information on your vehicle's emission control system, see the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on the left side of the engine compartment. Follow these guidelines to ensure proper emission system operation: • Use only unleaded fuel. • Avoid running out of fuel. • Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is in motion. • Have the services performed according to the intervals in the Service Guide. When servicing your vehicle, never use a metal exhaust collector. A metal collector may melt or deform plastic parts. 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. On vehicles without original equipment floor covering or insulation, do not let passengers ride in your truck in a manner that allows contact between skin and the metal floor. 169