When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-60
Buying New Tires .........................................5-61
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-63
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-63
Tire Chains ..................................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-66
Tire Inflator Kit .............................................5-68
Air Compressor ............................................5-70
Appearance Care ............................................5-74
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-74
Vinyl ...........................................................5-76
Leather .......................................................5-76
Instrument Panel ..........................................5-76
Interior Plastic Components ............................5-76
Glass Surfaces .............................................5-76
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-77
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-77
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-77
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-78
Finish Care ..................................................5-78
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-79
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ................5-79
Tires ...........................................................5-80
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-80
Finish Damage .............................................5-80
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-81
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-81
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..................5-81
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-82
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-82
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-83
Electrical System ............................................5-83
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-83
Headlamps ..................................................5-83
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-84
Power Windows and Other Power Options .......5-84
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-84
Floor Console Fuse Block ..............................5-85
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....................5-88
Relay Center ................................................5-91
Capacities and Specifications ..........................5-93
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