When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-61
Buying New Tires .........................................5-62
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-64
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-65
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-66
Tire Chains ..................................................5-67
Accessory Inflator .........................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-71
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-72
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-75
Secondary Latch System ...............................5-81
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-83
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-88
Appearance Care ............................................5-88
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-88
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-90
Leather .......................................................5-90
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ........................................5-91
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-91
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-91
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-92
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-92
Finish Care ..................................................5-92
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades .........5-93
Aluminum Wheels .........................................5-93
Tires ...........................................................5-94
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-94
Finish Damage .............................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-94
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-94
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..................5-95
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-96
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-96
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-96
Electrical System ............................................5-97
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-97
Headlamp Wiring ..........................................5-97
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-97
Power Windows and Other Power Options ..........5-97
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-98
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..........................5-98
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-100
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-103
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