When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-65
Buying New Tires .........................................5-66
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-70
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-70
Tire Chains ..................................................5-72
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-73
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................5-74
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage .........5-83
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-85
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-90
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ................5-95
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-98
Appearance Care ............................................5-99
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-99
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-100
Leather ......................................................5-101
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces .......................................5-101
Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-102
Weatherstrips .............................................5-102
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-102
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-103
Finish Care ................................................5-103
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-104
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim ................................................5-104
Tires .........................................................5-105
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-105
Finish Damage ...........................................5-105
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-105
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-106
Vehicle Identification ....................................
.5-106
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-106
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-107
Electrical System ..........................................5-107
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-107
Headlamp Wiring ........................................5-107
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-107
Power Windows and Other
Power Options ........................................5-107
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-108
Floor Console Fuse Block ............................5-108
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................5-110
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-113
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