Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ....... 317
Tires ............................................................ 318
Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................... 319
Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 322
Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................. 325
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 326
When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 328
Buying New Tires ...................................... 328
Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 330
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 330
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............ 332
Wheel Replacement .................................. 332
Tire Chains ............................................... 334
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................... 335
Changing a Flat Tire ................................. 336
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools .......... 337
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ............................................. 342
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...... 347
Compact Spare Tire .................................. 350
Appearance Care ........................................ 351
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 351
Fabric/Carpet ............................................. 352
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 353
Care of Safety Belts .................................. 353
Weatherstrips ............................................ 354
Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 354
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................ 354
Finish Care ............................................... 354
Windshield and Wiper Blades .................... 355
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim ................................................ 356
Tires ......................................................... 357
Sheet Metal Damage ................................. 357
Finish Damage .......................................... 357
Underbody Maintenance ............................ 358
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................ 358
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............ 359
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