Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....................5-73
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-77
Buying New Tires .........................................5-78
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-80
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-82
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-82
Tire Chains ..................................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-85
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................5-86
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage .........5-95
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-96
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-98
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-99
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...........5-104
Compact Spare Tire ....................................5-105
Appearance Care ..........................................5-106
Interior Cleaning .........................................5-106
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-107
Leather ......................................................5-108
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces .................................................5-108
Wood Panels ..............................................5-109
Speaker Covers ..........................................5-109
Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-109
Weatherstrips .............................................5-109
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-110
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-110
Finish Care ................................................5-110
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-111
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim .................................................5-112
Tires .........................................................5-113
Sheet Metal Damage ..................................
.5-113
Finish Damage ...........................................5-113
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-113
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-113
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-114
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-114
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-114
Electrical System ..........................................5-114
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-114
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-115
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-115
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-115
Underhood Fuse Block (CTS) .......................5-115
Underhood Fuse Block (CTS-V) ....................5-119
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS) ..............5-122
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V) .........5-124
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-127
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