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Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................6-65
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................6-68
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................6-69
Buying New Tires.........................................6-70
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................6-72
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................6-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................6-74
Wheel Replacement......................................6-74
Tire Chains..................................................6-75
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................6-76
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................6-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................6-78
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire..........................................6-82
Secondary Latch System...............................6-86
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools.................................................6-89
Spare Tire...................................................6-93
Appearance Care............................................6-94
Interior Cleaning...........................................6-94
Fabric/Carpet...............................................6-95
Leather.......................................................6-96
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces........................................6-96
Wood Panels...............................................6-97
Speaker Covers............................................6-97Care of Safety Belts......................................6-97
Weatherstrips...............................................6-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-98
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................6-98
Finish Care..................................................6-98
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.........6-99
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim................................................6-100
Tires.........................................................6-101
Sheet Metal Damage...................................6-101
Finish Damage
...........................................6-101
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-101
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-101
Vehicle Identi cation.....................................6-102
Vehicle Identi cation Number (VIN)................6-102
Service Parts Identi cation Label...................6-102
Electrical System..........................................6-102
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................6-102
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................6-103
Power Windows and Other Power Options......6-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................6-103
Instrument Panel Fuse Block........................6-103
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block..............6-105
Underhood Fuse Block................................6-106
Capacities and Speci cations........................6-110
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
6-2
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 7-4.
Replacement blades come in different types and
are removed in different ways. To replace the wiper
blade assembly:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from
the windshield.
2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the
blade, and turn the blade assembly away from
the arm connector.3. Install the new blade onto the arm connector and
make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the
locked position.
For the proper type and size, seeMaintenance
Replacement Parts on page 7-15.
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Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. 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, have
it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. If the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and then closes after a cool
down period, protecting the circuit until the problem
is xed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the
Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. 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 instrument panel fuse
block access door is
located on the driver side
edge of the instrument
panel.
Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.
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V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 5-3
Loading......................................................5-32
Running While Parked..................................2-39
Symbols......................................................... iii
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-62
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................8-17
Vehicle Identi cation
Number (VIN)............................................6-102
Service Parts Identi cation Label..................6-102
Vehicle Positioning..........................................4-57
Vehicle, Remote Start....................................... 2-8
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-29
Visors...........................................................2-20
Voice Recognition...........................................4-82
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-31
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-54
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-5
Safety and Symbols......................................... iiiWheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................6-74
Different Size..............................................6-72
Replacement...............................................6-74
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-60
Windows.......................................................2-17
Power ........................................................2-18
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..........6-99
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................... 3-9
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................6-35
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................6-54
Wiper Fuses.............................................6-103
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-11
Winter Driving................................................5-28
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-115
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 7-2
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