Buick 2008 Allure Owner's Manual page 262

Section 5
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-78
Buying New Tires .........................................5-79
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-80
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-81
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-82
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-82
Tire Chains ..................................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-85
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-87
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-88
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
(Base Model) ............................................5-94
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
(Super Only) .............................................5-96
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-98
Appearance Care ............................................5-98
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-98
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-100
Leather ......................................................5-100
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces .......................................5-101
Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-101
Weatherstrips .............................................5-101
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Service and Appearance Care
Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-102
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-102
Finish Care ................................................5-102
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-103
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Tires .........................................................5-104
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-105
Finish Damage ...........................................5-105
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-105
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-105
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-106
Vehicle Identification .....................................5-107
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-107
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-107
Electrical System ..........................................5-108
Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-108
Headlamp Wiring ........................................5-108
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-108
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-108
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-109
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........................5-109
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-110
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-114
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-114
and Trim ................................................5-104