Tires ............................................................ 339
Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................... 340
Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 342
Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................. 345
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 348
When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 349
Buying New Tires ...................................... 350
Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 351
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 352
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............ 353
Wheel Replacement .................................. 353
Tire Chains ............................................... 356
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................... 357
Tire Inflator Kit .......................................... 358
Appearance Care ........................................ 370
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 370
Fabric/Carpet ............................................. 372
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 373
Care of Safety Belts .................................. 373
Weatherstrips ............................................ 373
Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 374
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................ 374
Finish Care ............................................... 374
Windshield and Wiper Blades .................... 375
Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 376
Tires ......................................................... 376
Sheet Metal Damage ................................. 377
Finish Damage .......................................... 377
Underbody Maintenance ............................ 377
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................ 377
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............ 378
Vehicle Identification .................................. 379
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........... 379
Service Parts Identification Label ............... 379
Electrical System ........................................ 380
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..................... 380
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................ 380
Power Windows and Other
Power Options ....................................... 380
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 380
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..................... 381
Underhood Fuse Block .............................. 382
Capacities and Specifications .................... 387
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