When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-76
Buying New Tires .........................................5-77
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-79
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-81
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-81
Tire Chains ..................................................5-83
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-83
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
(With Sealant Selector Switch) ....................5-85
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
(Without Sealant Selector Switch) ................5-93
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................5-102
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ..............5-104
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire .........................................5-105
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...........5-110
Compact Spare Tire ....................................5-111
Appearance Care ..........................................5-111
Interior Cleaning .........................................5-111
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-113
Leather ......................................................5-113
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces .......................................5-114
Wood Panels ..............................................5-114
Speaker Covers ..........................................5-114
Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-114
Weatherstrips .............................................5-115
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-115
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-116
Finish Care ................................................5-116
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-117
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim ................................................5-117
Tires .........................................................5-118
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-118
Finish Damage ...........................................5-118
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-119
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-119
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-119
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-120
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-120
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-121
Electrical System ..........................................5-121
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-121
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-121
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-122
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-122
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-122
Rear Compartment Fuse Block .....................5-126
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-128
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