Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....................5-72
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-75
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-77
Buying New Tires .........................................5-78
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-80
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-82
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-82
Tire Chains ..................................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-85
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (GXP) ...........5-86
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-96
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-98
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ..............................................5-100
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...........5-107
Compact Spare Tire ....................................5-109
Appearance Care ..........................................5-109
Interior Cleaning .........................................5-109
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-111
Leather ......................................................5-112
Ultra Lux Suede ..........................................5-113
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces .................................................5-113
Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-114
Weatherstrips .............................................5-114
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-114
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-115
Finish Care ................................................5-115
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-116
Aluminum Wheels .......................................5-116
Tires .........................................................5-117
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-117
Finish Damage ...........................................5-117
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-117
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-118
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-118
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-119
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-119
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-120
Electrical System ..........................................5-120
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-120
Headlamp Wiring ........................................5-120
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-121
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-121
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-121
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........................5-122
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-124
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-128
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