Buying New Tires ...................................... 440
Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 442
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 442
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............ 444
Wheel Replacement .................................. 444
Tire Chains ............................................... 445
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................... 446
Changing a Flat Tire ................................. 447
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools .......... 448
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire ....................................... 451
Secondary Latch System ........................... 456
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...... 459
Compact Spare Tire .................................. 463
Appearance Care ........................................ 464
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 464
Fabric/Carpet ............................................. 465
Leather ...................................................... 466
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 467
Care of Safety Belts .................................. 467
Weatherstrips ............................................ 467
Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 468
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................ 468
Finish Care ............................................... 468
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades .......................................... 469
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels and Trim ................................... 470
Tires ......................................................... 471
Sheet Metal Damage ................................. 471
Finish Damage .......................................... 471
Underbody Maintenance ............................ 472
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................ 472
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............ 473
Vehicle Identification .................................. 474
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........... 474
Service Parts Identification Label ............... 474
Electrical System ........................................ 475
High Voltage Devices and Wiring .............. 475
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..................... 475
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................ 475
Power Windows and Other
Power Options ....................................... 476
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 476
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..................... 476
Underhood Fuse Block .............................. 479
Capacities and Specifications .................... 483
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