When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-72
Buying New Tires .........................................5-72
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-74
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-76
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-76
Tire Chains ..................................................5-78
Accessory Inflator .........................................5-78
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-79
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-82
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-85
Secondary Latch System ...............................5-91
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-94
Spare Tire ...................................................5-97
Appearance Care ............................................5-98
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-98
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-99
Leather ......................................................5-100
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces .......................................5-100
Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-101
Weatherstrips .............................................5-101
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-101
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-102
Finish Care ................................................5-102
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades .......5-103
Aluminum Wheels .......................................5-103
Tires .........................................................5-104
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-104
Finish Damage ...........................................5-105
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-105
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-105
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-106
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-107
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-107
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-107
Electrical System ..........................................5-108
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-108
Headlamps .................................................5-108
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-108
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-108
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-109
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................5-109
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................5-116
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-121
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