Pontiac 2008 Wave, Owner'S Manual

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Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-62
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-64
Buying New Tires .........................................5-64
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-68
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-68
Tire Chains ..................................................5-69
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-71
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-72
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-73
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-79
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-79
Appearance Care ............................................5-80
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-80
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-81
Vinyl ...........................................................5-83
Leather .......................................................5-83
Instrument Panel ..........................................5-83
Interior Plastic Components ............................5-84
Glass Surfaces .............................................5-84
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-84
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-84
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-85
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-85
Finish Care ..................................................5-86
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-86
Aluminum Wheels .........................................5-87
Tires ...........................................................5-87
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-88
Finish Damage .............................................5-88
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-88
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-88
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..................5-89
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-90
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-90
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-90
Electrical System ............................................5-90
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-90
Headlamp Wiring ..........................................5-91
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-91
Power Windows and Other Power Options .......5-91
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-91
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..........................5-92
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....................5-96
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-101
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .........5-102
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .........5-102
Engine Drive Belt Routing ............................5-103
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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