Tires..............................................................5-53
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-54
Tire Terminology and Definitions.....................5-57
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................5-59
Dual Tire Operation.......................................5-61
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-61
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-63
Buying New Tires.........................................5-64
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-65
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-67
Wheel Replacement......................................5-67
Tire Chains..................................................5-69
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-71
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-72
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire..........................................5-75
Secondary Latch System...............................5-80
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-82
Spare Tire...................................................5-84
Appearance Care............................................5-84
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-84
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-86
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces................................5-87Care of Safety Belts......................................5-87
Weatherstrips...............................................5-87
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-88
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-88
Finish Care..................................................5-88
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-89
Aluminum Wheels.........................................5-90
Tires...........................................................5-90
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-91
Finish Damage.............................................5-91
Underbody Maintenance................................5-91
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-91
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-92
Vehicle Identi cation......................................5-93
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).................5-93
Service Parts Identification Label.....................5-93
Electrical System............................................5-94
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-94
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-94
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-94
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-94
Floor Console Fuse Block..............................5-95
Engine Compartment Fuse Block....................5-96
Capacities and Speci cations..........................5-99
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