Ford Automobile User Manual page 127

Driving
DRIVING WITH A CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Avoid unnecessarily long engine
cranking periods.
• Do not run the engine with a
disconnected spark plug.
• Do not push-start or tow-start the
vehicle; use jump leads.
• Never switch off the ignition
while driving.
Parking
It is important to avoid
parking, idling or operating
the vehicle on dry leaves or dry
grass. Even when the engine is
switched off, the exhaust will
continue to radiate a considerable
amount of heat for a short period
creating a potential fire hazard.
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VEHICLE LOADING
Transporting luggage
Luggage and other loads
should be placed as low and
as far forward as possible within
the luggage compartment. Driving
with the tailgate/rear door open is
potentially dangerous as exhaust
fumes may be drawn into the
vehicle's interior.