Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................6-65
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................6-66
Buying New Tires.........................................6-67
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................6-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................6-69
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................6-70
Wheel Replacement......................................6-70
Tire Chains..................................................6-73
Lifting Your Vehicle.......................................6-74
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................6-78
Appearance Care............................................6-80
Interior Cleaning...........................................6-80
Fabric/Carpet...............................................6-81
Leather.......................................................6-82
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces........................................6-82
Wood Panels...............................................6-82
Speaker Covers............................................6-82
Care of Safety Belts......................................6-83
Weatherstrips...............................................6-83
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-83
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................6-84Finish Care..................................................6-84
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................6-85
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim..................................................6-85
Tires...........................................................6-86
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................6-86
Finish Damage.............................................6-87
Underbody Maintenance................................6-87
Fiberglass Springs (Composite Springs)...........6-87
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................6-87
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................6-88
Vehicle Identi cation......................................6-89
Vehicle Identi cation Number (VIN).................6-89
Service Parts Identi cation Label.....................6-89
Electrical System............................................6-89
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................6-89
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................6-90
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......6-90
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................6-90
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................6-90
Underhood Fuse Block..................................6-94
Capacities and Speci cations..........................6-97
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
6-2
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker. If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow, the wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
A fuse powers the wiper motor. If the fuse blows, there
is an electrical problem. Be sure to have it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the 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 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 don’t 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 panel fuse block is located on the passenger side
of the vehicle, under the instrument panel and under the
toe-board.
Remove the carpet and toe-board covering to access
the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner
of the panel. Then turn the fuse block door knob
counterclockwise and pull the door to access the fuses.
6-90
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Valet Lockout Switch.......................................2-21
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 5-3
Damage Warnings............................................ v
Loading......................................................5-22
Symbols......................................................... v
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................8-17
Vehicle Identi cation
Number (VIN).............................................6-89
Service Parts Identi cation Label...................6-89
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-76
Vehicle Positioning..........................................4-51
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-42
Visors...........................................................2-19
Voice Recognition...........................................4-76
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-50
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-43
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-63
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iv
Vehicle Damage............................................... vWasher, Headlamps........................................3-12
Waypoint, Edit................................................4-24
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................6-70
Different Size..............................................6-68
Replacement...............................................6-70
Windows.......................................................2-16
Power........................................................2-17
Windshield
Rainsense™ Wipers.....................................3-11
Replacement...............................................6-50
Washer......................................................3-12
Washer Fluid..............................................6-36
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................6-50
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................6-85
Wiper Fuses...............................................6-90
Wipers.......................................................3-10
Winter Driving................................................5-17
Winter Tires...................................................6-53
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-29X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-85
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 7-2
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