Buick 2006 Rainier Maintenance Manual page 318

Section 5
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-60
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-61
Buying New Tires .........................................5-62
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-64
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-65
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-66
Tire Chains ..................................................5-67
Accessory Inflator .........................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-69
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-70
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-72
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire ..........................................5-74
Secondary Latch System ...............................5-80
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-82
Spare Tire ...................................................5-85
Appearance Care ............................................5-85
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-85
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-87
Leather .......................................................5-87
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ........................................5-88
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-88
5-2
Service and Appearance Care
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-88
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-89
Finish Care ..................................................5-89
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades .........5-90
Aluminum Wheels .........................................5-90
Tires ...........................................................5-91
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-91
Finish Damage .............................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-92
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-92
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..................5-93
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-94
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-94
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-94
Electrical System ............................................5-94
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-94
Headlamps ..................................................5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-95
Power Windows and Other Power Options .......5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-95
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....................5-96
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................5-102
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-105