High-Speed Operation............................... 388
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 389
Tire Rotation............................................. 393
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 393
Buying New Tires...................................... 394
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 396
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 396
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 398
Wheel Replacement.................................. 398
Tire Chains............................................... 401
Lifting Your Vehicle................................... 402
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 406
Appearance Care........................................ 407
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 407
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 409
Coated Moldings....................................... 409
Leather...................................................... 410
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 410
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net........... 411
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 411
Weatherstrips............................................ 411
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 411
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 412Finish Care............................................... 412
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 413
Removable Roof Panel.............................. 413
Convertible Top......................................... 414
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim................................................ 414
Tires......................................................... 415
Finish Damage.......................................... 415
Underbody Maintenance............................ 416
Fiberglass Springs (Composite Springs)..... 416
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 416
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 417
Vehicle Identi cation.................................. 418
Vehicle Identi cation Number (VIN)........... 418
Service Parts Identi cation Label............... 418
Electrical System........................................ 418
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 418
Headlamp Wiring....................................... 419
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 419
Power Windows and Other Power Options ... 419
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 419
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..................... 419
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............... 422
Capacities and Speci cations.................... 426
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
318
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the
fuse block. An electrical overload will cause
the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a
fuse and an internal circuit breaker. If the motor
overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will
stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused
by some electrical problem and not snow, etc.,
be sure to get it xed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power seats, power
windows, and other power accessories. When the
current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem
is xed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of J-Case fuses,
mini-fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces
the chance of res caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, replace the
fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a
new one of the identical size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not
have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the
same amperage. Just pick some feature of your
vehicle that you can get along without — like
the radio or cigarette lighter — and use its fuse,
if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon
as you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located on
the passenger’s side of the vehicle, under
the instrument panel and under the toe-board.
419
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 234
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 186
Visors........................................................... 87
Voltmeter Gage........................................... 194
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 188
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 214
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 158
Other Warning Devices............................ 159
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 398
Different Size........................................... 396
Replacement............................................ 398
Windows....................................................... 85
Power........................................................ 86Windshield
Replacement............................................ 375
Washer.................................................... 163
Washer Fluid........................................... 360
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 375
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 413
Wiper Fuses............................................ 419
Wipers..................................................... 162
Winter Driving............................................. 304
Winter Tires................................................. 379
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 169
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 267
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 272
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 431
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