Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 396
When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 397
Buying New Tires ...................................... 398
Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 400
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 400
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............ 402
Wheel Replacement .................................. 402
Tire Chains ............................................... 403
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................... 404
Changing a Flat Tire ................................. 404
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools .......... 406
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire ....................................... 407
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...... 414
Compact Spare Tire .................................. 416
Appearance Care ........................................ 417
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 417
Fabric/Carpet ............................................. 418
Leather ...................................................... 420
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 421
Care of Safety Belts .................................. 421
Weatherstrips ............................................ 421
Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 422
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................ 422
Finish Care ............................................... 422
Windshield and Wiper Blades .................... 423
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ......... 424
Tires ......................................................... 425
Sheet Metal Damage ................................. 425
Finish Damage .......................................... 425
Underbody Maintenance ............................ 425
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................ 426
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............ 426
Vehicle Identification .................................. 427
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........... 427
Service Parts Identification Label ............... 428
Electrical System ........................................ 428
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..................... 428
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................ 429
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 429
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..................... 429
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............... 431
Capacities and Specifications .................... 434
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