Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ....... 333
Tires ............................................................ 334
Winter Tires .............................................. 335
Tire Sidewall Labeling ................................ 336
Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 339
Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................. 342
High-Speed Operation ............................... 344
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 345
When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 346
Buying New Tires ...................................... 347
Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 349
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 350
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............ 351
Wheel Replacement .................................. 351
Tire Chains ............................................... 353
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................... 354
Changing a Flat Tire ................................. 355
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools .......... 356
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ............................................. 360
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...... 365
Compact Spare Tire .................................. 368
Appearance Care ........................................ 369
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 369
Fabric/Carpet ............................................. 370
Leather ...................................................... 371
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ................................................ 371
Care of Safety Belts .................................. 372
Weatherstrips ............................................ 372
Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 372
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................ 373
Finish Care ............................................... 373
Windshield and Wiper Blades .................... 374
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ......... 374
Tires ......................................................... 375
Sheet Metal Damage ................................. 375
Finish Damage .......................................... 376
Underbody Maintenance ............................ 376
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................ 376
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............ 377
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