Tires
Inspection
Every time you check inflation, you should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.
You should look for:
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
you find either of these conditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see fabric or cord.
Excessive tread wear.
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
Your car's tires have wear indicators molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down to that point, you
will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band running across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. A
tire that is this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should replace the tire if you can see the
tread wear indicator in three or more
places around the tire. Maintenance
In addition to proper inflation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
The tires were properly balanced by the factory. They may need to be
rebalanced at some time before theyare worn out. Have your dealer
check the tires if you feel a consis-
tent vibration while driving. A tire should always be rebalanced if it is
removed from the wheel for repair.
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Maintenance
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Index
Tires Inspection................................... 173Replacing.................................... 174
Rotating....................................... 174
Snow............................................ 176
Specifications............................. 221
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 157
Fluid Selection............................ 157
Identification Number............... 218
Shifting the Automatic.............. 120
Treadwear...................................... 223
Trip Meter........................................ 37
Turn Signals..................................... 41
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 195
Torn Seat Belts ................................ 11
Towing
A Trailer...................................... 130
Emergency Wrecker................. 215
Underside, Cleaning...................... 190
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 193
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 223
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 108
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 188
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 151
Vanity Mirror................................... 68
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 116
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 220
Vehicle Identification Number..... 218
Vehicle Storage.............................. 184
Ventilation......................................... 76
VIN.................................................. 218
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 188
Viscosity, Oil................................... 149 Operation...................................... 42
Washing.......................................... 186 Waxing and Polishing................... 187
Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 44
Alignment and Balance............. 173
Compact Spare........................... 194
Wrench....................................... 197
Windows Cleaning...................................... 189
Operating the Power................... 62
Rear, Defogger............................ 44
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 42
Defroster...................................... 79
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 166Operation...................................... 42
Rear Windshield Wiper and
Washer......................................43
Worn Tires..................................... 173
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 215
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Warning Beepers
Key in Ignition.............................. 50
Seat Belts...................................... 34
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 30
Warranty Coverages*................... 233
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 156ProCarManuals.comMain Menu s t