Emission Control System - Mercury 1996 Sable Manual

Emission Control System

Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter which enables your vehicle to comply
with applicable exhaust emissions requirements.
It is important for your safety and
the efficient operation of your
vehicle that the engine and exhaust
system operate properly. Exhaust
leaks may result in the entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes,
particularly carbon monoxide, into
the passenger compartment. In
addition, malfunctions in the engine
or exhaust system can result in
excessive exhaust system
temperatures. Under extreme
conditions (for example, towing a
trailer up a steep hill on a very hot
day with a malfunctioning engine or
exhaust system), excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the fuel
system, the interior floor covering, or
other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire and resulting in
personal injury.
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emissions control parts continue to work
properly:
Use only unleaded fuel.
Avoid running out of fuel.
Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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