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Windshield Replacement............................ 377
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 377
Tires............................................................ 380
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 381
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 385
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 388
High-Speed Operation............................... 390
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 391
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 396
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 397
Buying New Tires...................................... 398
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 400
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 400
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 402
Wheel Replacement.................................. 402
Tire Chains............................................... 404
Accessory Inator...................................... 404
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 406
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 406
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 408
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire......................... 410Secondary Latch System........................... 416
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 420
Spare Tire................................................. 423
Appearance Care........................................ 423
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 423
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 425
Leather...................................................... 426
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces........................... 426
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 427
Weatherstrips............................................ 427
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 427
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 428
Finish Care............................................... 428
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.... 429
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 429
Tires......................................................... 430
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 430
Finish Damage.......................................... 430
Underbody Maintenance............................ 431
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 431
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 432
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
tires as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 397
andWheel Replacement on page 402for more
information.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire.
If it moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten
the cable. For information on storing or removing
the spare tire, seeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 406.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve
more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
The rst rotation is the most important.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 450.When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear ination pressures as shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 296, for an example of
the label and its location on your vehicle.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
sensors will need to be reset after a tire rotation.
See “TPMS Sensor Identication Codes” under
Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 391.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air,
replace it (except some aluminum wheels,
which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and
be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels,
wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with
new original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
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Tires (cont.)
Pressure Monitor System......................... 391
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 410
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 408
Secondary Latch System......................... 416
Spare Tire................................................ 423
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 420
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 381
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 385
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 400
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 402
Wheel Replacement................................. 402
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 397
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 302
Towing a Trailer....................................... 305
Your Vehicle............................................. 302
Traction
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 271
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 271
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 341
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 112
Trip Odometer............................................. 176
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 152
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 151
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 260
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 400
Universal Home Remote System........128, 129
Operation........................................130, 135
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 268
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 296
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 205
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 473
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 433
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 433
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 172
Visors.......................................................... 101
Voltmeter Gage........................................... 182
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 174
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 199
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 150
Other Warning Devices............................ 150
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 402
Different Size........................................... 400
Replacement............................................ 402
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 48
Windows....................................................... 99
Power...................................................... 100
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades,
Cleaning............................................... 429
Replacement............................................ 377
Washer.................................................... 155Windshield (cont.)
Washer Fluid........................................... 357
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 377
Wiper Fuses............................................ 434
Wipers..................................................... 154
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 155
Winter Driving............................................. 291
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 239
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 261
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 448
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