When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 347
Buying New Tires ...................................... 347
Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 349
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 350
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............ 351
Wheel Replacement .................................. 352
Tire Chains ............................................... 353
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................... 354
Changing a Flat Tire ................................. 355
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools .......... 356
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire ....................................... 359
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...... 365
Compact Spare Tire .................................. 369
Appearance Care ........................................ 370
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 370
Fabric/Carpet ............................................. 371
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 372
Care of Safety Belts .................................. 373
Weatherstrips ............................................ 373
Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 373
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................ 374
Finish Care ............................................... 374
Windshield and Wiper Blades .................... 375
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ......... 375
Tires ......................................................... 376
Sheet Metal Damage ................................. 376
Finish Damage .......................................... 377
Underbody Maintenance ............................ 377
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................ 377
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............ 378
Vehicle Identification .................................. 379
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........... 379
Service Parts Identification Label ............... 379
Electrical System ........................................ 380
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..................... 380
Headlamp Wiring ....................................... 380
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................ 380
Power Windows and Other Power
Options .................................................. 380
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 381
Floor Console Fuse Block ......................... 381
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............... 383
Capacities and Specifications .................... 386
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