Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires f or
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Excessive tread wear. In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind 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 bef ore they
are worn out. Have your dealer
check the tires if you f eel a consis-
tent vibration while driving. A tire
should always be rebalanced if it is
removed f rom the wheel f or repair.
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 lef t 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.
Inspection
Maintenance
Tires
Maint enance
270
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Tires . 267
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Air Pressure . 268
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Checking Wear . 270
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Compact Spare . 298
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 331
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Inf lation . 268
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Inspection . 270
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Replacing . 271
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Rotating . 271
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Snow . 273
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Specif ications . 328
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Tools, Tire Changing . 297
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 211
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Emergency Wrecker . 320
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 247, 248
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 248
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Fluid Selection . 247, 248
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Identif ication Number . 319
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Shif ting the Automatic . 196
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Shif ting the Manual . 195
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Treadwear . 329
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Trip Meter . 59 ................................................
Trunk . 80
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Opening the . 80
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals . 64
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Underside, Cleaning . 293
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 295
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 329
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Unleaded Gasoline . 178
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Upholstery Cleaning . 292
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 238
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Vanity Mirror . 105
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 189
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Vehicle Dimensions . 326
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 324
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Vehicle Storage . 287
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VIN . 324
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Vinyl Cleaning . 293
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Viscosity, Oil . 235 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 50
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Warranty Coverages . 341
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 246
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Operation . 65
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Washing . 290
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Waxing and Polishing . 289
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 66
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Alignment and Balance . 270
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Compact Spare . 296
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Wrench . 298
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 292
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Operating the Power . 97
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Rear, Def ogger . 66
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 64
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Washers . 66
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 263
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Operation . 64
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Worn Tires . 270
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