When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 428
Buying New Tires ...................................... 428
Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 430
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 431
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............ 432
Wheel Replacement .................................. 432
Tire Chains ............................................... 435
Lifting Your Vehicle ................................... 435
If a Tire Goes Flat .................................... 440
Appearance Care ........................................ 441
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 441
Fabric/Carpet ............................................. 443
Leather ...................................................... 444
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 444
Wood Panels ............................................. 445
Speaker Covers ........................................ 445
Care of Safety Belts .................................. 445
Weatherstrips ............................................ 445
Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 446
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................ 446
Finish Care ............................................... 447
Windshield and Wiper Blades .................... 447
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ......... 448
Tires ......................................................... 449
Sheet Metal Damage ................................. 449
Finish Damage .......................................... 449
Underbody Maintenance ............................ 449
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................ 450
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............ 450
Vehicle Identification .................................. 451
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........... 451
Service Parts Identification Label ............... 451
Electrical System ........................................ 452
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..................... 452
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................ 452
Power Windows and Other Power
Options .................................................. 452
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 453
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..................... 453
Underhood Fuse Block .............................. 455
Capacities and Specifications .................... 458
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