Pontiac Wave 2009, Owner'S Manual

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Tires ..............................................................5-49
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................5-50
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-53
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-56
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-58
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-59
Buying New Tires .........................................5-60
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-64
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-64
Tire Chains ..................................................5-65
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-65
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-66
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-67
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire ..........................................5-69
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-73
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-74
Appearance Care ............................................5-74
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-74
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-76
Leather .......................................................5-76
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ........................................5-77
Interior Plastic Components ............................5-77
Glass Surfaces .............................................5-77
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-77
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-78
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-78
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-78
Finish Care ..................................................5-79
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-79
Aluminum Wheels .........................................5-80
Tires ...........................................................5-80
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-80
Finish Damage .............................................5-81
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-81
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-81
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-82
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-82
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-82
Electrical System ............................................5-83
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-83
Headlamp Wiring ..........................................5-83
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-83
Power Windows and Other Power Options ..........5-83
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-84
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..........................5-84
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....................5-86
Capacities and Specifications ..........................5-89
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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