What You Should Know About The Emission Control System - Mercury Tracer 1997 Owner's Manual

maximum of 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE. There should be no more
than 5% methanol with cosolvents
and additives to protect the fuel
system.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
For more information on your
vehicle's emission control system,
see the Vehicle Emission Control
Information Decal located on the
inside left side 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 only unleaded fuel.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Do not turn off the ignition
while your vehicle is in motion.
• Have maintenance performed
according to the intervals in the
Service Guide.
If you notice one or more of the
following, the emission system may
not be working properly; have the
vehicle serviced as soon as
possible:
• fluid leaks
•
, ,
illuminate in the instrument
cluster and remain lit
• strange odors
Maintenance and care
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