When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-75
Buying New Tires .........................................5-76
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-78
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-80
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-80
Tire Chains ..................................................5-82
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................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 ................................................5-86
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-92
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-94
Appearance Care ............................................5-94
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-94
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-96
Leather .......................................................5-96
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ..................................................5-97
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-97
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-98
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-98
Finish Care ..................................................5-99
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-100
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim ................................................5-100
Tires .........................................................5-101
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-101
Finish Damage ...........................................5-102
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-102
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-102
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-103
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-104
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............
.5-104
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-104
Electrical System ..........................................5-105
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-105
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-105
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-105
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-106
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................5-108
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-113
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