Buick 2008 Automobile User Manual


 
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-75
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-77
Buying New Tires .........................................5-78
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-80
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-82
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-82
Tire Chains ..................................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-86
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-87
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-88
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-89
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
(Base Model) ............................................5-95
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
(Super Only) .............................................5-97
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-98
Appearance Care ............................................5-99
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-99
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-100
Leather ......................................................5-101
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces .................................................5-101
Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-102
Weatherstrips .............................................5-102
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-102
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-103
Finish Care ................................................5-103
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-104
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim ................................................5-104
Tires .........................................................5-105
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-105
Finish Damage ...........................................5-105
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-106
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-106
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-106
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-107
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-107
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-108
Electrical System ..........................................5-108
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-108
Headlamp Wiring ........................................5-109
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-109
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-109
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-109
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........................5-110
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-112
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-116
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-116
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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