Tires ..............................................................5-51
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................5-52
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-56
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-59
High-Speed Operation ...................................5-60
Tire Pressure Monitor System .........................5-61
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....................5-63
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-67
Buying New Tires .........................................5-68
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-70
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-72
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 ................................................5-78
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-85
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-87
Appearance Care ............................................5-87
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-87
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-89
Leather .......................................................5-89
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ..................................................5-90
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-90
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-90
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-91
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-91
Finish Care ..................................................5-92
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-92
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim .....5-93
Tires ...........................................................5-94
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-94
Finish Damage .............................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-94
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-94
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-95
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-95
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-95
Electrical System ............................................5-96
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-96
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-96
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..........................5-96
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....................5-99
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-103
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