fuel consumption Mercury Mystique 1998 Owner's Manuals

Driving
106FUELCONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
•lack of regular, scheduled
maintenance,
•excessive speed,
•rapid acceleration,
•driving with the brake pedal
depressed,
•sudden stops,
•extended engine idling,
•use of speed control in hilly
terrain,
•extended use of the air
conditioner, defroster, rear
window defroster and other
accessories,
•underinflated tires,
•heavy loads,
•aftermarked add-ons such as
bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.
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Maintenance and care
156Change over from winter to
summer tires as soon as road
conditions allow, this will reduce
fuel consumption and noise in the
vehicle’s interior.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the
chains rub or bang against the
vehicle, stop and retighten them.
If this does not work, remove the
chains to prevent vehicle
damage.
•Local regulations may prohibit or
restrict the use of tire chains.
Investigate the laws and
regulations in your area before
installing chains.
•Avoid overloading your vehicle.
•Do not use tire chains on
temporary spare tires.
•Remove the tire chains when
they are no longer needed. Do
not use chains on dry roads.
•The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent
vehicle damage. Do not remove
these components from the
vehicle when using snow tires
and chains.
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Index
192EPage
Engine oil
changing oil and filter . . . . . . .133
checking and adding . . . . . . . .132
dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
engine oil pressure
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
filter specifications . . . . . . . . .183
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .184
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Exhaust fumes . . . . . . . . . . .78, 163
F
Fan (see Engine fan)
Flasher, hazard . . . . . . . . . .26, 107
Flashing the lights . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Fluid refill capacities . . . . . . . . .184
Foglamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 169
Fuel
calculating fuel economy . . . .162
capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
choosing the right fuel . . . . . .159
consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
low fuel warning light . . . . . . . . .8
octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
running out of fuel . . . . . . . . .163
safety information relating
to automotive fuels . . . . . . . . .157
Fuel pump shut-off switch . . . .107
Fuse panels
engine compartment . . . . . . . .110
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . .113FPage
Fuses
charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 114
checking and replacing . . . . . .109
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)
Gauges
engine coolant temperature . . .12
fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . .97
Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 93
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . .97
H
Hazard flashers . . . . . . . . . .26, 107
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Headlamps
aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
bulb specifications . . . . . . . . .172
daytime running light . . . . . . . .15
flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . .167
turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . .14
warning chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
High beams
indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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