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Wiper Blades, Tires

6. Install the new blade onto the Tires Inflation Guidelines
blade assembly: To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated
Pull back either end of the blade tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of
assembly. size, in good condition with adequate handling, tread life, and riding
Place the side of the blade not tread, and correctly inflated. comfort.
labeled‘‘LOCK’’ onthe endof
the blade assembly, and slide The following pages give more Underinflated tires wear unevenly,
the blade onto the assembly detailed information on how to take adversely affect handling and fuel
until it is fully installed. care of your tires and what to do economy, and are more likely to
when they need to be replaced. fail from being overheated.
7. Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it Overinflated tires can make your
locks in place. vehicleridemoreharshly,are
Using tires that are excessively more prone to damage from road
8. Reinstall the cover. worn or improperly inflated can hazards, and wear unevenly.
cause a crash in which you can Maintenance
9. Make sure the blade is completely be seriously hurt or killed. We recommend that you visually
installed and that its edge is not check your tires every day. If you
bunched up. Follow all instructions in this think a tire might be low, check it
owner’s manual regarding tire immediately with a tire gauge.
10. Lower the wiper arm down against inflation and maintenance.
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.

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