1998 Ford Contour Owner's Manual - Page 166

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Maintenance and care WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM For more information about your vehicle's emission control system, refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on the inside, left of the engine compartment. The catalytic converter enables the vehicle's emission control system to operate properly. Follow these guidelines to ensure proper emission system operation: • Use unleaded fuel only. • Avoid running out of fuel. E 1/ 2 F UNLEADED FUEL ONLY • Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is in motion. • Have maintenance performed according to intervals in the "Service Guide". 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. 166

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Maintenance and care
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
For more information about your
vehicle’s emission control system,
refer to the Vehicle Emission
Control Information Decal located
on the inside, left of the engine
compartment.
The catalytic converter enables the
vehicle’s emission control system to
operate properly.
Follow these guidelines to ensure
proper emission system operation:
• Use unleaded fuel only.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
E
F
1
/
2
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
• Do not turn off the ignition while
your vehicle is in motion.
• Have maintenance performed
according to intervals in the
“Service Guide”.
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.