Buick 2008 Automobile User Manual


 
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-72
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-73
Buying New Tires .........................................5-74
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-76
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-76
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-78
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-79
Tire Chains ..................................................5-80
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-81
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-82
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-83
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-84
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-89
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-91
Appearance Care ............................................5-92
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-92
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-93
Leather .......................................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ........................................5-95
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-95
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-95
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-96
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-96
Finish Care ..................................................5-96
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-97
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim ...5-98
Tires ...........................................................5-99
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-99
Finish Damage .............................................5-99
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-99
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-99
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-100
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-100
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-100
Electrical System ..........................................5-100
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-100
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-101
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-101
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-101
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................5-104
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-109
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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