Emission Control System - Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual

Emission Control System

Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter which enables
your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission
requirements.
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.
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), high exhaust
system temperatures could be damaging.
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission
control parts continue to work properly:
Use only unleaded fuel.
Avoid running out of fuel.
Never turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving,
especially at high speeds.
Have the services listed in your Maintenance Schedule booklet
performed according to the specified schedule.
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