Tires ............................................................ 284
Winter Tires .............................................. 286
Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................... 287
Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 289
Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................. 292
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 294
When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 296
Buying New Tires ...................................... 296
Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 298
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 299
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............ 300
Wheel Replacement .................................. 300
Tire Chains ............................................... 303
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................... 303
Tire Inflator Kit .......................................... 304
Appearance Care ........................................ 315
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 315
Fabric/Carpet ............................................. 316
Leather ...................................................... 317
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces ........................... 317
Care of Safety Belts .................................. 318
Weatherstrips ............................................ 318
Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 318
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................ 319
Finish Care ............................................... 319
Windshield and Wiper Blades .................... 319
Convertible Top ......................................... 320
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ......... 320
Tires ......................................................... 321
Sheet Metal Damage ................................. 321
Finish Damage .......................................... 322
Underbody Maintenance ............................ 322
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................ 322
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............ 323
Vehicle Identification .................................. 324
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........... 324
Service Parts Identification Label ............... 324
Electrical System ........................................ 325
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..................... 325
Headlamp Wiring ....................................... 325
Power Windows and Other
Power Options ....................................... 325
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 325
Floor Console Fuse Block ......................... 326
Underhood Fuse Block .............................. 328
Capacities and Specifications .................... 331
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