Mercury Mystique 1996 Owner's Manuals

Servicing Your Mystique
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Vehicle Storage
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Maintenance Tips
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If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of
time (60 days or more), refer to the following maintenance
recommendations to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular
maintenance to protect against rust and damage.
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Body
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Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or
mud from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housing and
underside of front fenders.
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Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of
auto wax to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
the vehicle is washed.
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges and latches
with a light grade oil.
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
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Engine
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Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches
normal operating temperature.
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With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears
while the engine is running.
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Fuel system
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Fill fuel tank with high-quality unleaded fuel until the first
automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle.
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NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days or
more), fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. This can
damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system
and may also clog small orifices.
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Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever actual or
expected storage periods exceed 60 days. Follow the instructions
on the label. The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed
to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system.
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A volatile corrosion inhibitor added to the fuel system will
protect the fuel system's inner surfaces from corrosion. Follow
the instructions packaged with the product.
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Cooling system
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Protect against freezing temperatures.
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Battery
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Check and recharge as necessary.
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Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of
grease.
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If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without
recharging the battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for
quick starting.
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Servicing Your Mystique
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Brakes
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Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
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Tires
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Maintain recommended air pressure.
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Miscellaneous
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under
vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.
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Move vehicles at least 25 feet (10 m) every 15 days to
lubricate working parts to prevent corrosion.
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thirty-two pica
chart:MERCADVIL
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33-1/2 pica
art:0001473-A
Warning label locations
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33-1/2 pica art:0001164-E
Front Exterior View
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33-1/2 pica
art:0001165-D
Rear Exterior View
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33-1/2 pica
art:0001166-D
Entrance View
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33-1/2 pica
art:0001167-B
Driver's Door
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33-1/2 pica
art:0001168-C
Instrument Panel
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