Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....................5-63
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-68
Buying New Tires .........................................5-69
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-73
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-73
Tire Chains ..................................................5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-77
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-79
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-85
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-88
Appearance Care ............................................5-89
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-89
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-90
Leather .......................................................5-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ..................................................5-91
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-92
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-92
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-92
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-93
Finish Care ..................................................5-93
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-94
Aluminum Wheels .........................................5-94
Tires ...........................................................5-95
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-95
Finish Damage .............................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-95
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-95
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-96
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-96
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-96
Electrical System ............................................5-96
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-96
Headlamp Wiring ..........................................5-97
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-97
Power Windows and Other Power Options .......5-97
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-97
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..........................5-97
Underhood Fuse Block ..................................5-98
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-101
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