2006 Vue Automobile Owner's Manual

Tires ..............................................................5-56
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................5-57
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-59
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-62
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-63
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-65
Buying New Tires .........................................5-65
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-67
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-69
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-69
Tire Chains ..................................................5-70
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-71
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-72
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-73
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire ..........................................5-77
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-83
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-84
Appearance Care ............................................5-85
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-85
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-86
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ........................................5-87
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-87
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-88
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-88
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-88
Finish Care ..................................................5-89
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-89
Aluminum Wheels .........................................5-90
Tires ...........................................................5-90
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-91
Finish Damage .............................................5-91
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-91
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-91
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..................5-92
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-93
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-93
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-93
Electrical System ............................................5-94
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-94
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-94
Power Windows and Other
Power Options ..........................................5-94
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-94
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..........................5-95
Underhood Fuse Block ..................................5-96
Capacities and Specifications ..........................5-99
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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