Buying New Tires .........................................6-74
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................6-76
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................6-76
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................6-78
Wheel Replacement ......................................6-78
Tire Chains ..................................................6-80
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................6-81
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................6-82
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage .........6-89
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................6-90
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................6-91
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................6-92
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............6-97
Compact Spare Tire ......................................6-99
Appearance Care ..........................................6-100
Interior Cleaning .........................................6-100
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................6-101
Leather ......................................................6-102
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces .................................................6-103
Care of Safety Belts ....................................6-103
Weatherstrips .............................................6-103
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................6-104
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................6-104
Finish Care ................................................6-104
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................6-105
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim ................................................6-106
Tires .........................................................6-107
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................6-107
Finish Damage ...........................................6-107
Underbody Maintenance ...............................6-107
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................6-107
Vehicle Identification .....................................6-108
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............
.6-108
Service Parts Identification Label ...................6-108
Electrical System ..........................................6-108
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................6-108
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......6-109
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................6-109
Underhood Fuse Block ................................6-109
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................6-112
Capacities and Specifications ........................6-117
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