Tires ..............................................................5-63
Winter Tires .................................................5-64
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................5-65
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-68
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-72
High-Speed Operation ...................................5-74
Tire Pressure Monitor System .........................5-75
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....................5-76
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-80
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-81
Buying New Tires .........................................5-82
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-84
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-84
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-86
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-86
Tire Chains ..................................................5-88
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-89
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................5-90
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage .........5-98
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................5-100
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ..............5-101
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ..............................................5-102
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...........5-106
Compact Spare Tire ....................................5-108
Appearance Care ..........................................5-109
Interior Cleaning .........................................5-109
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-111
Leather ......................................................5-112
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces .......................................5-112
Wood Panels ..............................................5-113
Speaker Covers ..........................................5-113
Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-113
Weatherstrips .............................................5-113
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-113
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-114
Finish Care ................................................5-114
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-115
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim ................................................5-116
Tires .........................................................5-117
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-117
Finish Damage ...........................................5-117
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-117
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-117
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-118
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-118
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-118
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