Tires ..............................................................5-57
Tire Sidewall Labelling ...................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-62
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-64
Tire Pressure Monitor System .........................5-65
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-68
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-70
Buying New Tires .........................................5-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-73
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-73
Tire Chains ..................................................5-75
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-76
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-78
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-81
Secondary Latch System ...............................5-87
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-91
Spare Tire ...................................................5-95
Appearance Care ............................................5-95
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-96
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-97
Leather .......................................................5-98
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ..................................................5-98
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-99
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-99
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-99
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-99
Finish Care ................................................5-100
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades .......5-100
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ..............5-101
Tires .........................................................5-102
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-102
Finish Damage ...........................................5-102
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-102
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-102
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-103
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-104
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-104
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-104
Electrical System ..........................................5-105
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-105
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-105
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-105
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-105
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........................5-106
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..............5-108
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-109
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-114
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