Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-71
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-72
Buying New Tires .........................................5-73
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-75
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-75
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-77
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-77
Tire Chains ..................................................5-78
Lifting Your Vehicle (CTS-V) ...........................5-79
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-82
Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only) ....................5-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
(CTS Only) ...............................................5-85
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire (CTS Only) ..........................5-87
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
(CTS Only) ...............................................5-93
Compact Spare Tire (CTS Only) .....................5-94
Appearance Care ............................................5-94
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-94
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-96
Leather .......................................................5-96
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ..................................................5-97
Wood Panels ...............................................5-97
Speaker Covers ............................................5-97
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-97
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-98
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-98
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-98
Finish Care ..................................................5-98
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-99
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ................5-99
Tires .........................................................5-100
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-100
Finish Damage ...........................................5-101
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-101
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-101
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-102
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-103
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-103
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-103
Electrical System ..........................................5-104
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-104
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-104
Power Windows and Other
Power Options ........................................5-104
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-104
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-105
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................5-109
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-115
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