Tires ..............................................................5-51
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................5-52
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-55
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-58
Tire Pressure Monitor System .........................5-59
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....................5-61
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-65
Buying New Tires .........................................5-66
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-70
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-70
Tire Chains ..................................................5-71
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-72
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-73
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-74
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-77
Secondary Latch System ...............................5-82
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-85
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-88
Appearance Care ............................................5-89
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-89
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-90
Leather .......................................................5-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ..................................................5-91
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-92
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-92
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-92
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-93
Finish Care ..................................................5-93
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades .........5-94
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim ...5-94
Tires ...........................................................5-95
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-95
Finish Damage .............................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-96
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-96
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..................5-96
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-97
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-97
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-98
Electrical System ............................................5-98
High Voltage Devices and Wiring ....................5-98
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-99
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-99
Power Windows and Other Power Options .......5-99
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-100
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........................5-100
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-103
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-108
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