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In the United States:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
(800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:

Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816
(787) 620-7546
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Attn. Automobile Warranty
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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These warranties are given by Table of Contents

Introduction
Customer Satisfaction ..............................................................................................................................................2
Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty ..............................................................................5
A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages ..............................................................................................................6
Your Warranties in Detail
General Warranty Provisions ....................................................................................................................................8
New Vehicle Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................9
Powertrain Limited Warranty..................................................................................................................................10
Federal Emissions Warranties ................................................................................................................................11
Federal Emissions Systems Coverage ....................................................................................................................17
California Emissions Warranties ............................................................................................................................18
California Emissions Systems Coverage ................................................................................................................25
Hybrid Powertrain Warranty ..................................................................................................................................26
Tires ........................................................................................................................................................................27
Seat Belt Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................................................28
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................29
Accessory Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................30
Replacement/Remanufactured Parts Limited Warranty..........................................................................................32
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty..................................................................................................................33
Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty ............................................................................34
Your Responsibility
Operation and Maintenance of Your Honda ..........................................................................................................35
How to Get Warranty Service ................................................................................................................................37
Limitations and Disclaimers ..................................................................................................................................39
Honda Automobile Division, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., gives these warranties on behalf of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.,
1919 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, California 90501-2746, a California Corporation.
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Customer Satisfaction
Your complete satisfaction with your Please provide the following Step 3 - If you disagree with the
Honda automobile is our main goal. information: decision reached by the staff of
All personnel at Honda automobile • Year, model, and Vehicle Honda Automobile Customer
dealerships are thoroughly trained to Identification Number (VIN) of Service, you may request to have
provide the best service for your your vehicle, and its current your case reviewed in an
vehicle. If you are not satisfied with mileage; independent forum run by the
any maintenance or repair work National Center for Dispute
done by the dealership, follow these • The name of the dealer who sold Settlement (NCDS). You may file a
three steps: you the vehicle; claim at any time by calling NCDS
Step 1 - Talk over your concerns with • The name of the dealer who toll-free at 877-545-0055.
the dealership's management, such as services your vehicle;
You may also write to:
the service manager or general • Date, mileage, and reason for
manager. In most cases, a satisfactory each visit to a Honda dealership; National Center for Dispute
solution is found at this step. Settlement
• Any non-Honda dealership repair P.O. Box 1108
Step 2 - We recognize that, on some service for the problem(s); and
occasions, a customer will not be Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
totally satisfied with a dealer's • Your daytime and evening
decision or actions in Step 1. If this telephone numbers.
is the case, you should call or write
The staff of Automobile Customer
Honda Automobile Customer
Service is interested in working with
Service. The address and telephone
you and the dealership to find a
number are on the inside front cover
satisfactory solution.
of this booklet.
2 Introduction
The purpose of NCDS is to resolve Eligibility is limited by your We encourage you to use this
disputes between vehicle vehicle's age, mileage, and other program before, or instead of, going
manufacturers and their customers. factors. In order to file a claim, you to court. It is informal, free of charge
NCDS's decision makers are need to provide your name and to you, and generally resolves
impartial third parties who will listen address, the Vehicle Identification problems much faster than the court
to both the customer and the Number (VIN) of your vehicle, and system. Lawyers are usually not
manufacturer and decide what can a brief statement outlining the involved in the resolution of claims
be done to resolve the disagreement. disagreement. Initially, NCDS may through NCDS, although you may
try to resolve the disagreement obtain one at your own expense if
NCDS's decision is not binding on through mediation. If this is not you choose.
you unless you agree to accept it. If successful, your complaint will be
you accept the decision, Honda will reviewed by an impartial arbitrator. If you want to go to court, Honda
abide by it. Generally, disputes You may present the facts of your does not require you to first file a
submitted to NCDS are resolved case to the arbitrator at an informal claim with NCDS. Please note that
within 40 days (47 days if you have meeting. laws in some states may require that
not first contacted Honda about your you file a claim with NCDS before
complaint). you can proceed to a state-operated
dispute resolution process or the
Honda offers you the opportunity to court system. If you do not accept
mediate and arbitrate a disagreement the decision of NCDS, you can still
through NCDS because we want you go to court.
to feel that you have been treated
fairly.
Introduction 3
Lemon Laws Some states require you to notify the We want you to be satisfied with
Many states have enacted what are manufacturer about the problem(s), your Honda automobile. If you have
commonly referred to as “Lemon and some states give the manufacturer, any questions, please contact your
Laws.” Although the details of these or its representative, a chance to Honda dealer or Honda Automobile
laws vary from state to state, their correct the problem(s). A state may Customer Service.
main purpose is to assure you certain require you to submit your American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
rights if you have problems with complaint to a dispute resolution Honda Automobile
your new vehicle. In general terms, program, such as NCDS, before Customer Service
these laws usually say that if your proceeding to other forums. Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
new vehicle has a problem that Lemon laws have many provisions. 1919 Torrance Boulevard
cannot be repaired in several If you feel your new Honda qualifies Torrance, CA 90501-2746
attempts, or has a series of problems for consideration under the lemon (800) 999-1009
that keep it out of service for an law in your area, we suggest you
extended period, you may qualify for check the laws in your state.
relief under the lemon law in your
state.
4 Introduction
Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty

Honda may cover, on a case-by-case If you are not satisfied with your Sometimes Honda offers a special
basis, some or all of the cost to Honda dealer's decision, call or write adjustment program to pay all or
repair a problem that is not covered Honda Automobile Customer part of the cost of certain repairs
by your vehicle's limited warranties. Service (the address and telephone beyond the terms of the warranty.
number are on the inside front cover Check with your dealer to determine
If your vehicle develops a problem of this booklet). whether any adjustment program is
you feel should be repaired by applicable to your motor vehicle.
Honda at no cost, discuss it with Please provide this information
your dealer. about your vehicle: year, model,
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN), mileage, maintenance history,
a detailed explanation of the
problem, and why you think Honda
should be responsible for the repair.
Your request will be investigated,
and you will be informed of Honda's
decision.
Introduction 5
A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

This is a brief summary of the warranties covering your 2016 Honda. Please refer to the listed page for a full
description of each warranty's coverage and limitations.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Every new Honda is covered, including the 12-volt battery, for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
The tires are warranted separately.
Powertrain Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The powertrain in your new Honda is covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Federal Emissions Warranties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Emissions-related Defects and Performance Warranties cover the components that make up your
Honda's emissions control systems.
California Emissions Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The Emissions Control Systems Defects and Performance Warranties cover Honda vehicles registered and
operated in California or in other States that have adopted California warranty regulations.
Hybrid Powertrain Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

The Hybrid Powertrain Warranty (includes Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) systems) applies to all new Honda
models with hybrid powertrains.
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The original tires are warranted by their manufacturer. Your Honda dealer will be glad to assist you in
contacting a local representative of the tire's manufacturer, if needed.
6 Introduction
A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

Seat Belt Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Seat belts that fail to function properly are covered for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Honda will repair or replace any body panel on your vehicle that rusts from the inside out. This
coverage extends for 5 years with no mileage limit.
Coverage of Accessories and Replacement Items

Accessory Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
All Honda accessories are covered up to 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, depending on
time of installation.
Replacement/Remanufactured Parts Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Honda Genuine replacement parts purchased from a Honda dealer are covered for at least 1 year. Honda
Genuine Remanufactured Parts purchased from a Honda dealer are covered up to 3 years or 36,000 miles,
whichever comes first, depending on place of installation.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

A replacement battery purchased from your Honda dealer is covered by a 100-month (8 years and 4 months)
limited warranty.
Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Replacement exhaust components (muffler, A-pipe, and B-pipe) purchased from your Honda dealer are
covered for as long as you own the vehicle. Installation is included if the covered exhaust components were
originally installed by your Honda dealer.
Introduction 7
General Warranty Provisions

The warranty coverages in this Limited Warranty (see page 9). • Any vehicle while it is registered or
booklet are offered only to the The warranties in this booklet do not normally driven outside of the
owner or lessee of a 2016 Honda cover: United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S.
automobile. To be covered, the • The failure of any part or accessory Virgin Islands, Guam, and the
vehicle must be distributed by due to: Commonwealth of the Northern
American Honda through the Honda Mariana Islands.
- Abuse, misuse, accidental
Automobile Division, and sold or damage, or acts of nature. • Any failure caused by modifying
leased by a Honda automobile dealer - Improper installation or the vehicle, or installing accessories
in the United States, Puerto Rico, the maintenance. not authorized by Honda.
U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the - A low fluid level or the use of • Any incidental expenses or
Commonwealth of the Northern a fluid other than specified by inconvenience incurred due to the
Mariana Islands. Honda. loss of use of your vehicle.
Parts replaced under any of the - The installation of any part that • Any vehicle that has ever been
warranties in this booklet become the is not equal to the original in declared a total loss or sold for
quality of materials or salvage by a financial institution or
property of Honda. Honda will make
workmanship. insurer, or that has been issued a
the final decision whether to repair
- Use of the vehicle in competition “salvage” or similar title under any
any existing part or assembly or
or racing events. state's law. This exclusion does not
replace it.
• Any installed part or accessory that apply to the Emissions Warranties,
Honda may use factory- fails because it was not designed to the Seat Belt Limited Warranty, the
remanufactured parts rather than new fit that year and model of Honda Replacement Parts Limited
parts for some warranty repairs. Those automobile. Warranty, or any recalls or other
parts, like new parts, are covered for • Any vehicle with an odometer that campaigns.
the remainder of the New Vehicle has been altered so it is impossible
to determine the actual mileage.
8 Your Warranties in Detail
New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Time and Mileage Period Limited Warranty expires. dealer as soon as possible after
This warranty begins on the date the This New Vehicle Limited delivery.
vehicle is put into use in one of the Warranty Does Not Cover: • Expendable maintenance items
following ways: • Normal wear or deterioration of (such as filters, or brake pads/
• The vehicle is delivered to the any part. linings) when replaced due to
first purchaser by a Honda dealer. normal wear or customer abuse.
• Cleaning and polishing.
• The vehicle is leased. Limited Warranty Coverage
• The adding of any fluids, unless
• The vehicle is used as a they are needed as part of a • Original equipment batteries for key
demonstrator or company vehicle. warranty repair. fobs and remotes are covered for
the first 6 months of ownership.
Your vehicle is covered for 3 years • Broken, chipped, or scratched
or 36,000 miles, whichever comes window glass unless it is due to a • Original equipment wiper blade
first. Some parts may have separate defect in material or inserts are covered for the first 6
coverage under other warranties workmanship. months of ownership.
described in this book. • Any item concerning your • Wheel balancing and wheel
Warranty Coverage vehicle's general appearance that alignment are covered for the first
is not due to a defect in material year or 12,000 miles, whichever
Honda will repair or replace any part comes first, unless required as part
that is defective in material or or workmanship. Cosmetic flaws
or minor damage to the body, of a warranty repair.
workmanship under normal use. See
Proper Operation on page 35. All paint, or other items may occur • Air conditioner refrigerant is
repairs/replacements made under this during manufacture or shipping of covered for the first 2 years or
warranty are free of charge. The your vehicle. If you find any 24,000 miles, whichever comes
replaced or repaired parts are uncorrected flaws or damage on first, unless required as part of a
covered only until this New Vehicle your new vehicle, notify the warranty repair.
Your Warranties in Detail 9
Powertrain Limited Warranty

Time and Mileage Period Parts Covered by the Transmission and Transaxle
This warranty’s coverage begins on Powertrain Warranty Case and all internal parts, torque
the same date as the New Vehicle Your vehicle may not be equipped converter, transfer case and all
Limited Warranty (see page 9). with all the parts listed. Other parts internal parts, transmission/
may be covered. Contact an powertrain control module, seals
Your powertrain is covered for
authorized Honda automobile dealer and gaskets.
5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever
comes first. or Honda Automobile Customer
Service (see inside front cover) for Front-Wheel-Drive System
Some powertrain parts may have further information. Final drive housing and all internal
additional coverage under other parts, driveshafts, constant velocity
warranties described in this book. Engine joints, front hubs and bearings, seals
Cylinder block and head and all and gaskets.
Warranty Coverage internal parts, timing gears and
Honda will repair or replace any gaskets, timing chain/belt and cover, Rear-Wheel-Drive System
part that is defective in material or flywheel, valve covers, oil pan, oil Differential housing and all internal
workmanship under normal use. pump, intake and exhaust manifolds, parts, propeller shafts, universal
See Proper Operation on page 35. engine mounts, engine/powertrain joints, driveshafts, constant velocity
All repairs/replacements made under control module, water pump, fuel joints, rear hubs and bearings, seals
this warranty are free of charge. pump, seals and gaskets. and gaskets.
The replaced or repaired parts are
covered only until this Powertrain For a list of items not included
Limited Warranty expires. in this warranty, please refer to
page 9.

Federal Emissions Warranties

California, Connecticut, Delaware, Commonwealth of the Northern lease, or company vehicle,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mariana Islands. If an authorized whichever comes first. Refer to page
New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Honda automobile dealer cannot 17 of this booklet for information on
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, repair your vehicle or honor your warranty duration and the emissions
Vermont, and Washington residents claim within a reasonable period of systems that are covered.
should also refer to the California time, contact Honda Automobile
Emissions Warranties on page 18. Customer Service for assistance (see Your Responsibilities
inside front cover), or you may write To qualify for coverage by the
Your Warranty Rights and to: Defects and Performance warranties,
Obligations
you should operate and maintain
The Federal Emissions-related Manager, Certification and
Compliance Division (6405J) your 2016 Honda according to the
Defects and Emissions Performance requirements on page 35 of this
warranties are in addition to the Warranty Claims
warranty booklet, the maintenance
Honda New Vehicle Limited Environmental Protection Agency
schedule in the owner's manual,
Warranty. These warranties are given Ariel Rios Building
only to the owner or lessee of a 2016 and/or the information provided by
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. the Maintenance Minder™. This
Honda distributed by American Washington, D.C. 20460
Honda through the Honda schedule is designed to keep your
Automobile Division, and sold or Time and Mileage Period vehicle's emissions control systems
leased by an authorized Honda functioning properly by maintaining
Warranty coverage begins on the
dealer in the United States, the your vehicle in peak operating
date the vehicle is delivered to the
District of Columbia, the condition.
first purchaser other than an
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the authorized Honda dealer, or the date
U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, it is first used as a demonstrator,
American Samoa, and the

Honda will not deny a claim for Under normal circumstances, Honda labor rate for Honda's recommended
emissions warranty coverage will pay for warranty repairs only time allowance. For reimbursement,
because you did not generally when they are performed at an present the replaced parts and a copy
maintain the vehicle, or do not have authorized Honda repair facility. of the paid receipt to any authorized
maintenance records to show that However, in an emergency situation, Honda automobile dealer.
you did. the repair of emissions control
devices or systems may be done by The use of replacement parts not
However, any part that fails as a any automotive repair establishment equivalent to the original parts may
result of your abuse, misuse, or individual, or by the owner, using impair the effectiveness of your
unapproved modification, use of an equivalent, non-Honda vehicle's emissions control systems.
improper parts, or failure to perform replacement part. An emergency If a non-equivalent replacement part
required maintenance affecting the situation is considered to exist if an is used in the maintenance or repair
failed part will not be covered under authorized Honda repair facility or of your vehicle, and if an authorized
this warranty. warranted part is not reasonably Honda automobile dealer determines
available to correct a problem. it is defective or causes a failure of a
Honda recommends that only parts warranted part, your claim for repair
supplied by Honda or equivalent Honda will reimburse you for those to bring your vehicle into
parts be used to repair your vehicle. emergency repairs, including compliance with applicable
Maintenance, replacement, or diagnosis, that are covered by the standards may be denied. However, a
repair of emissions control devices Emissions Warranties. Parts warranty claim will not be denied if
and systems may be done by any reimbursement is at the a vehicle fails to meet emissions
automotive repair establishment or manufacturer's suggested retail price, standards for reasons unrelated to the
individual. and labor reimbursement is at a use of a non-equivalent replacement
geographically-appropriate hourly part.

Emissions-Related Design and Defects Warranty

These Warranties Do Not Cover: Design and Defects Warranty To Get Emissions Warranty
• Failures or malfunctions of the Coverage Service
emissions control systems caused Honda warrants to the owner or Repairs covered by this warranty
by abuse, alteration, accident, lessee of any 2016 California model will be performed at no charge for
misuse, or the use of leaded or that the automobile: parts, labor, and diagnosis.
non-approved gasoline.
1. is designed, built, and equipped to Within 30 days of the time you take
• Replacement of maintenance conform with all emissions your vehicle to the dealer for
items such as, but not limited to, standards applicable at the time of emissions warranty service, an
spark plugs, filters, hoses, belts, sale or lease, authorized Honda dealer is required
coolant, or lubricants beyond their either to honor your claim for adjust-
and
first required maintenance point. ment, repair, or replacement, or to
2. is free from defects in materials notify you in writing that your claim
• Consequential damages such as
and workmanship that would is being denied, and explain why.
loss of time or use of the vehicle.
cause it to fail to conform with
applicable emissions requirements
during the specified time and
mileage periods.
Refer to the emissions parts list in
the back of this booklet for more
information on warranty duration
and the emissions systems that are
covered.
Emissions-Related Design and Defects Warranty

If this time limit is not met, an If, due to a Honda dealer’s delay (as
authorized Honda dealer will previously described), you choose a
perform the requested repairs free of repair facility that is not an
charge. The only exceptions allowed authorized Honda dealer, Honda will
are when you, the owner or lessee, reimburse you for the repair,
request or agree to a delay, or the including diagnosis. Parts
delay is caused by circumstances reimbursement is at the
beyond the control of Honda or the manufacturer's suggested retail price,
dealer. and labor reimbursement is at a
If an authorized Honda automobile geographically appropriate hourly
dealer is unable to repair your rate for Honda's recommended time
vehicle within 30 days from the time allowance. For reimbursement,
you take it to the dealer, you may present the replaced part(s) and a
have your vehicle repaired at any copy of the paid receipt to any
repair facility you choose. The only authorized Honda automobile dealer.
exceptions allowed are when you,
the owner or lessee, request or agree
to a delay, or the delay is caused by
circumstances beyond the control of
Honda or the dealer.

Emissions Performance Warranty

This warranty begins on the date the To Get Emissions Performance Repairs covered by this warranty
vehicle is delivered to the first Warranty Service will be performed at no charge for
purchaser other than an authorized If your vehicle fails an EPA-approved parts, labor, and diagnosis.
Honda dealer, or the date it is first short test, it should be taken to an Within 30 days of the time you take
used as a demonstrator, lease, or authorized Honda automobile dealer, your vehicle to the dealer for
company vehicle, whichever comes along with proof of the purchase emissions warranty service, an
first. date and a copy of the test report. authorized Honda dealer is required
Performance Warranty NOTE: The emissions test should be to either honor your claim for adjust-
Coverage performed with the vehicle at normal ment, repair, or replacement, or
operating temperature. Before notify you in writing that your claim
Honda warrants that, if your vehicle is being denied and explain why.
fails an EPA-approved emissions having your vehicle tested, drive the
short test, during the designated vehicle for several miles at 25 mph If this time limit is not met, an
warranty period, Honda will, at no or above and test the vehicle as soon authorized Honda dealer will
cost to you, make all adjustments, as possible after driving. perform the requested repairs free of
diagnoses, repairs, and replacements charge. The only exceptions allowed
necessary to bring your vehicle into are when you, the owner or lessee,
compliance with applicable request or agree to a delay, or the
emissions standards, during the first delay is caused by circumstances
3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever beyond the control of Honda or the
comes first. dealer.


If an authorized Honda automobile If, due to a Honda dealer’s delay (as
dealer is unable to repair your previously described), you choose a
vehicle within 30 days from the time repair facility that is not an
you take your vehicle to the dealer, authorized Honda dealer, Honda will
you may have your vehicle repaired reimburse you for the repair,
at any repair facility you choose. including diagnosis. Parts
The only exceptions allowed are reimbursement is at the
when you, the owner or lessee, manufacturer's suggested retail price,
request or agree to a delay, or the and labor reimbursement is at a
delay is caused by circumstances geographically appropriate hourly
beyond the control of Honda or the rate for Honda's recommended time
dealer. allowance. For reimbursement,
present the replaced part(s) and a
copy of the paid receipt to any
authorized Honda automobile dealer.

Federal Emissions System Coverage

The Federal emissions warranties Coverage on components in these In the back of this booklet is the
cover these emissions systems on systems may vary by vehicle model Emissions Warranty Parts Lists. This
your Honda. and location. The coverages are: contains a detailed list of covered
• Crankcase Control System • 3 years or 36,000 miles, components and the warranty
whichever comes first, basic duration for your vehicle. For a
• Evaporative and Refueling
coverage, with extended coverage replacement or updated list:
Emissions Control Systems
on selected components • go online at owners.honda.com,
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation
• Air Conditioning System is and register with Honda Owners
(EGR) System
covered for 3 years or 36,000 • contact your authorized Honda
• Exhaust System
miles, whichever comes first, with dealer
• Ignition System the exception of air conditioner • contact Honda Automobile
• Fuel Injection System refrigerant which is limited to 2 Customer Service (see inside front
• OBD System years or 24,000 miles, whichever cover)
comes first, unless required as part
• Transmission Control System
of a warranty repair.
• Intake Air System
• Valve Control System
• Air Conditioning System
• Hybrid Powertrain System
(includes Integrated Motor Assist
(IMA) System)

California Emissions Warranties

In addition to the Federal Emissions Your Warranty Rights cost to you, including diagnosis, parts,
Warranties, the California Emissions and Obligations and labor.
Warranties that follow cover all The California Air Resources Board
vehicles registered and normally Manufacturer's Warranty
and Honda are pleased to explain the Coverage
driven in California, Connecticut, emissions control systems warranties
Delaware, Maine, Maryland, For 3 years or 50,000 miles*,
on your 2016 Honda vehicle. In
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New California, new motor vehicles must whichever occurs first:
York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode be designed, built, and equipped to • If your vehicle fails a Smog Check
Island, Vermont, and Washington. meet the state's stringent anti-smog inspection, all necessary repairs and
standards. Honda must warrant the adjustments will be made by Honda
Time and Mileage Period emissions control systems on your to ensure that your vehicle passes
These warranties begin on the date the vehicle for the periods of time listed the inspection. This is your
vehicle is delivered to the first here provided there has been no abuse, emissions control systems'
purchaser other than an authorized neglect, or improper maintenance of PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
Honda dealer, or the date it is first your vehicle. • If any emissions-related part on
used as a demonstrator, lease, or Your emissions control systems may your vehicle is defective, the part
company vehicle, whichever comes include parts such as the carburetor or will be repaired or replaced by
first. The duration of the warranties fuel injection system, the ignition Honda. This is your short-term
may vary depending on vehicle model system, catalytic converter, and engine emissions control systems'
and location. Refer to the emissions computer. Also included may be DEFECTS WARRANTY.
parts list at the back of this booklet for
hoses, belts, connectors, and other Refer to the emissions parts list in the
information on the warranty duration
of the systems that receive extended emissions-related assemblies. back of this booklet for more
coverage. Where a warrantable condition exists, information on the warranty duration
Honda will repair your vehicle at no and the emissions systems that are
covered.
18 Your Warranties in Detail * Coverage for PZEV vehicles is 15 years or 150,000 miles.

For 7 years or 70,000 miles, your vehicle, but Honda cannot deny Service (see the inside front cover).
whichever comes first: warranty solely for the lack of California residents may also contact
If an emissions-related part in the receipts or for your failure to ensure the California Air Resources Board.
supplied list that is specially noted the performance of all scheduled California Air Resources Board
with coverage for 7 years or 70,000 maintenance. 9528 Telstar Avenue
miles is defective, the part will be You are responsible for bringing El Monte, CA 91731
repaired or replaced by Honda. This your vehicle to a Honda dealer as The California Emissions Control
is your long-term emissions control soon as a problem exists. The Systems Defects and Emissions
systems' DEFECTS WARRANTY. warranty repairs should be completed Performance warranties are in
Refer to the emissions parts list at in a reasonable amount of time, not addition to the Honda New Vehicle
the back of this booklet for to exceed 30 days. Limited Warranty. These warranties
information on the warranty duration As the vehicle owner/lessee, you are given only to the owner or lessee
of the systems that receive extended should also be aware that Honda of a 2016 model year Honda
coverage. may deny warranty coverage to you automobile distributed by American
if your vehicle or a part has failed Honda through the Honda
Owner's/Lessee’s Warranty due to abuse, neglect, improper Automobile Division, for a vehicle
Responsibilities maintenance, or unapproved registered and operated in California
As the vehicle owner, you are modifications. or other states that have adopted
responsible for the performance of California warranty regulations.
the required maintenance listed in If you have any questions regarding
your owner's manual. Honda your warranty rights and
recommends that you retain all responsibilities, you should contact
receipts covering maintenance on Honda Automobile Customer


If an authorized Honda automobile Minder™. This schedule is designed Maintenance, replacement, or
dealer cannot repair your vehicle or to keep your vehicle's emissions repair of emissions control devices
honor your claim within a control systems functioning properly and systems may be done by any
reasonable period of time, contact by maintaining your vehicle in peak automotive repair establishment
Honda Automobile Customer operating condition. or individual.
Service for assistance (see inside Under normal circumstances, Honda
front cover). If you are not satisfied Honda will not deny a claim for
emissions warranty coverage will pay for warranty repairs only
with the way in which a claim was when they are performed at an
resolved by Honda, in California, because you did not generally
maintain the vehicle, or do not have authorized Honda repair facility.
you may write directly to: However, in an emergency situation,
maintenance records to show that
California Air Resources Board you did. However, any part that fails the repair of emissions control
9528 Telstar Avenue as a result of your abuse, misuse, devices or systems may be done by
El Monte, CA 91731 unapproved modification, use of any automotive repair establishment
non-equivalent parts, or failure to or individual, or by the owner, using
Your Responsibilities an equivalent, non-Honda
perform required maintenance
To qualify for coverage under the affecting the failed part, will not be replacement part.
defects and performance warranties, covered under this warranty. An emergency situation is
you should operate and maintain considered to exist if an authorized
your 2016 Honda automobile Honda recommends that only parts
supplied by Honda or equivalent Honda repair facility is not
according to the requirements on reasonably available, when a
page 35 of this warranty booklet, the parts be used to repair your vehicle.
warranted part is not available within
maintenance schedule in the owner's 30 days, or when an authorized
manual, and/or the information Honda repair facility is unable to
provided by the Maintenance complete a repair within 30 days.

Honda will reimburse you for those The use of replacement parts not These Warranties Do Not
emergency repairs, including equivalent to the original parts may Cover:
diagnosis, covered by the Emissions impair the effectiveness of your • Failures or malfunctions of the
Warranties. vehicle's emissions control systems. emissions control systems caused
Parts reimbursement is at the If a non-equivalent replacement part by abuse, alteration, accident,
manufacturer's suggested retail price, is used in the maintenance or repair misuse, or the use of leaded or
and labor reimbursement is at a of your vehicle, and if an authorized non-approved gasoline.
geographically appropriate hourly Honda automobile dealer determines
• Replacement of maintenance
labor rate for Honda's recommended it is defective or causes damage to a
items such as, but not limited to:
time allowance. For reimbursement, warranted part, your claim for repair
spark plugs, filters, hoses, belts,
present the replaced parts and a copy to bring your vehicle into
coolant, or lubricants beyond their
of the paid receipt to any authorized compliance with applicable
first scheduled maintenance.
Honda automobile dealer. standards may be denied. However,
a warranty claim will not be denied • Consequential damages such as
if a vehicle fails to meet emission loss of time or use of the vehicle.
standards for reasons unrelated to
the use of a non-equivalent
replacement part.

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty

Defects Warranty Coverage To Get Emissions If you choose a repair facility that is
Honda warrants to the owner or Warranty Service not an authorized Honda dealer,
lessee of any 2016 California model Repairs covered by this warranty Honda will reimburse you for the
that the automobile: will be performed at no charge for repair, including diagnosis. Parts
parts, labor, and diagnosis. Any reimbursement is at the
1. is designed, built, and equipped to manufacturer's suggested retail price,
conform with all emissions authorized Honda automobile dealer
will perform the adjustment, repair, and labor reimbursement is at a
standards applicable at the time of geographically appropriate hourly
sale or lease, or replacement within 30 days from
the time you take your vehicle to the labor rate for Honda's recommended
and dealer. time allowance. For reimbursement,
2. is free from defects in materials present the replaced part(s) and a
If an authorized Honda automobile copy of the paid receipt to any
and workmanship which would dealer is unable to repair your
cause it to fail to conform with authorized Honda automobile dealer.
vehicle within 30 days from the time
applicable emissions requirements you take your vehicle to the dealer,
during the specified time and then this situation will be treated as
mileage periods. an emergency and you may have
Refer to the emissions parts list in your vehicle repaired at any repair
the back of this booklet for more facility you choose.
information on the warranty duration
of the emissions systems that receive
extended coverage.


This warranty begins on the date the Refer to the emissions parts list in Repairs covered by this warranty
vehicle is delivered to the first the back of this booklet for more will be performed at no charge for
purchaser other than an authorized information on the warranty duration parts, labor, and diagnosis.
Honda dealer, or the date it is first of the emissions systems that receive Within 30 days of the time you take
used as a demonstrator, lease or extended coverage. your vehicle to the dealer for
company vehicle, whichever comes emissions warranty service, an
first. To Get Emissions authorized Honda dealer is required
Warranty Service either to honor your claim for
Performance Warranty
Coverage If your vehicle fails a Smog Check adjustment, repair, or replacement,
test (or an EPA-approved short test), or to notify you in writing that your
Honda warrants to the owner or it should be taken to an authorized claim is being denied and explain
lessee of any 2016 model-year Honda automobile dealer. Take why.
Honda that if your vehicle fails a along a copy of the Smog Check test
Smog Check test (or an EPA- If this time limit is not met, an
report. authorized Honda dealer will
approved short test) during the
warranty coverage period, Honda NOTE: The emissions test should be perform the requested repairs free of
will, at no cost to you, make all performed with the vehicle at normal charge. The only exceptions allowed
adjustments, diagnoses, repairs, and operating temperature. Before are when you, the owner or lessee,
replacements necessary to make having your vehicle tested, drive the request or agree to a delay, or the
your vehicle pass the test. vehicle for several miles at 25 mph delay is caused by circumstances
or above and test the vehicle as soon beyond the control of Honda or the
as possible after driving. dealer.


If an authorized Honda automobile If, due to a Honda dealer’s delay (as
dealer is unable to repair your previously described), you choose a
vehicle within 30 days from the time repair facility that is not an
you take it to the dealer, you may authorized Honda dealer, Honda will
have your vehicle repaired at any reimburse you for the repair,
repair facility you choose. The only including diagnosis. Parts
exceptions allowed are when you, reimbursement is at the
the owner or lessee, request or agree manufacturer's suggested retail price,
to a delay, or the delay is caused by and labor reimbursement is at a
circumstances beyond the control of geographically-appropriate hourly
Honda or the dealer. labor rate for Honda's recommended
time allowance. For reimbursement,
present the replaced part(s) and a
copy of the paid receipt to any
authorized Honda automobile dealer.

California Emissions System Coverage

The California emissions warranties In the back of this booklet is the
cover these emissions systems on Coverage on components in these Emissions Warranty Parts Lists. This
your Honda. systems may vary by vehicle contains a detailed list of covered
• Crankcase Control System model and location. The coverages components and the warranty
are: duration for your vehicle. For a
• Evaporative and Refueling replacement or updated list:
Emissions Control Systems • 3 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first, basic • go online at owners.honda.com,
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation and register with Honda Owners
(EGR) System coverage in California and other
specified states, with extended • contact your authorized Honda
• Exhaust System coverage on selected components dealer
• Ignition System • contact Honda Automobile
• Fuel Injection System Customer Service (see the inside
• OBD System front cover)
• Transmission Control System
• Intake Air System
• Valve Control System
• Hybrid Powertrain, including
Integrated Motor Assist System
(IMA)

Hybrid Powertrain Warranty

This hybrid powertrain system Refer to the Emissions Warranty
warranty applies to all Honda Parts List in the back of this booklet
models with hybrid powertrains. It is for information on the warranty
in addition to the New Vehicle duration and the components that are
Limited Warranty and the covered. For a replacement or
Federal/California emissions updated list:
warranties. • go online at owners.honda.com,
and register with Honda Owners
• contact your authorized Honda
dealer
• contact Honda Automobile
Customer Service (see the inside
front cover)

Tires
The tires that come as original Original Equipment Tire Goodyear/Dunlop Tires
equipment on your new Honda are Manufacturers Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
warranted by their manufacturer 1144 East Market Street
(including the compact spare tire*). Yokohama Tires Akron, OH 44316-0001
A separate warranty statement for Yokohama Tire Corporation
the tires is in the glove box. (800) 321-2136; (330) 796-2121
601 South Acacia Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831 Continental Tires
Obtaining Warranty Service
-OR- Continental Tire North America, Inc.
Your Honda dealer will be glad to
1800 Continental Blvd.
help in determining if a problem in P.O. Box 4550
your vehicle is caused by a defective Fullerton, CA 92834-9550 Charlotte, NC 28273
tire. Your Honda dealer can also (800) 847-3349
(800) 722-9888; (714) 870-3800
assist you in locating a local
Bridgestone/Firestone Tires
representative of the tire's
manufacturer so you can get Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.
Michelin Tires Consumer Affairs Department
warranty service.
Michelin Tire Corporation P.O. Box 7988
Customer Relations Department Chicago, IL 60680-9534
P.O. Box 19001
(800) 367-3872
Greenville, SC 29602-9001
(800) 847-3435; (864) 458-5000
These addresses and phone numbers
are subject to change. Contact your
Honda dealer for current information.
* if applicable Your Warranties in Detail 27
Seat Belt Limited Warranty

While seat belts cannot completely Time Period This Warranty Does Not Cover:
remove the possibility of injury, they This warranty’s coverage begins on • Replacement of a properly-
do provide a very significant level of the same date as the New Vehicle functioning seat belt assembly
protection when used properly. Limited Warranty (see page 9), and strictly for cosmetic or comfort
Honda believes the best way to continues for 15 years or 150,000 reasons.
enhance your safety is to use your miles, whichever comes first. • Failure caused by abuse,
seat belt. To encourage their use, the
alteration, accidental damage,
seat belts should always be in good Warranty Coverage misuse, or malfunction resulting
operating condition. Honda will, at its option, repair or from a collision.
replace any Honda seat belt
• Components of the Supplemental
component that fails to function
Restraint System (SRS - front
properly during normal use. This
airbag) that interact with, or act
includes all parts and labor charges.
upon, the vehicle's seat belts (such
as, but not limited to, the latch
sensor, the belt pretensioners, or
the ECU). Those components are
covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

Only the vehicle’s original owner or includes panels previously repaired • Rusting where the paint has been
lessee can make a claim under this or replaced under this warranty. damaged by road hazards such as
warranty. Coverage cannot be Rust that does not perforate, but is stones and debris.
transferred to any other person or caused by a defect in material or • Rust caused by immersion of the
institution (such as an insurance workmanship, is covered under the body panel in water, mud, or sand;
company). New Vehicle Limited Warranty. You or resulting from exposure to
will not be charged for any parts, corrosive gas or industrial fallout.
Time and Mileage Period material, or labor under this
This warranty’s coverage begins on warranty. The decision to repair, • Paint matching. Honda reserves
the same date as the New Vehicle rather than replace, any rusted body the right to decide how much of
Limited Warranty (see page 9), and panel will be made by Honda. the repaired or replaced panel, and
continues for 5 years with no any adjoining body panels, need
mileage limit. Any body panels This Warranty Does Not Cover: to be repainted to match the
repaired or replaced under this • Surface rust on the underbody or original finish. Honda will not,
warranty are covered only for the any other part of the vehicle under any circumstances,
time remaining in the original except body panels. authorize painting the entire
5 years of coverage. vehicle strictly for the purpose of
• Rusting of body panels that were paint matching.
repaired, replaced, or refinished
Warranty Coverage after retail sale of the vehicle,
Honda will repair or replace any unless those panels were repaired
original body panel that rusts or replaced under this warranty.
completely through from the inside
out (perforated by corrosion). This • Body panel rust caused by abuse,
misuse, or lack of maintenance.

Accessory Limited Warranty

This warranty, unless changed by Accessories Installed by a Honda Warranty Coverage
American Honda in a document Dealer After Retail Sale: This Honda will repair or replace any
provided to you prior to your warranty begins on the date the Honda accessory distributed by
purchase of an accessory for your accessory is installed on the vehicle. American Honda that is defective in
2016 vehicle, applies to accessories All accessories are covered for the material or workmanship under
distributed by American Honda and longer of the following two periods: normal use. Honda will decide if an
purchased from a Honda automobile 1) the time remaining in the New accessory will be repaired rather
dealer in the United States, Puerto Vehicle Limited Warranty, than replaced. If the accessory was
Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, installed by a Honda dealer, all parts
and the Commonwealth of the or and labor costs are covered. If the
Northern Mariana Islands. 2) one year. accessory was installed by someone
Accessories Not Installed by a else, the cost of all parts to repair or
Time and Mileage Period Honda Dealer: This warranty replace it are covered by Honda, but
begins on the date the accessory is you must pay the labor costs.
Accessories Installed Prior to
Retail Sale: This warranty begins on purchased from a Honda dealer. All
the same date as the New Vehicle accessories are covered for 1 year.
Limited Warranty (see page 9). All
accessories are covered for the
length of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles,
whichever comes first.

Accessory Limited Warranty

Audio and Video Component Honda may use factory- This Warranty Does Not Cover:
Exchange Program remanufactured audio or video • Honda accessories that were
If the dealer-installed audio and/or components, rather than new designed for a different model or
video component in your Honda components, for some warranty model year than the vehicle on
develops a problem during this repairs. Those components, like new which they were installed.
warranty period, visit your Honda components, are covered for the
• Any accessory that is improperly
dealer. The service person will ask remainder of the Accessory Limited
installed.
you several questions about your Warranty.
• Any claim presented without
vehicle and the problem. With this
proof of accessory purchase
information, the proper diagnosis
and/or installation date and
can be performed to determine if
vehicle mileage at time of
there is a problem with the audio or
installation.
video component. If a problem is
found during diagnosis, your Honda • The cost of labor to repair or
dealer will order a replacement replace any accessory that was not
component. This normally takes less originally installed by a Honda
than a week. You will then be dealer.
notified to bring your vehicle to the
dealership so that the audio or video
component can be replaced.

Replacement/Remanufactured Parts Limited Warranty

This warranty, unless changed by Remanufactured Parts the part was originally installed by
American Honda in a document Remanufactured parts installed by a a Honda dealer, the repair or
provided to you prior to your Honda dealer are covered for 3 years replacement will be done with no
purchase of a replacement or or 36,000 miles, whichever comes charge for parts or labor. If the part
remanufactured part for your 2016 first. Some examples of was originally installed by someone
vehicle, applies only to automobile remanufactured parts are alternators, else, the cost of the replacement or
replacement parts distributed by starters, brake calipers, power repair is covered by Honda, but you
American Honda through the Honda steering racks and pumps, ABS must pay all installation costs.
Automobile Division, and sold modulators, automatic transmissions,
through a Honda automobile dealer and driveshafts. Check with your This Warranty Does Not Cover:
in the United States, Puerto Rico, the dealer to determine if a • Claims that do not include
U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the remanufactured part was used to documented proof of purchase
Commonwealth of the Northern repair your vehicle. date and, if installed by a Honda
Mariana Islands. dealer, place of installation.
Remanufactured parts purchased
• Parts considered to be normal
Time Period Replacement Parts from a Honda dealer but installed by
maintenance items, unless they are
Replacement parts purchased from a someone else are covered for 3 years
from the date of purchase. defective in material or
Honda dealer are covered for 1 year workmanship. Some examples are
from the date of purchase, or the spark plugs, filters, and brake pads.
Warranty Coverage
duration of the New Vehicle
Honda will repair or replace any part • Parts replaced under the New
Warranty, whichever is longer,
covered by this warranty that is Vehicle Limited Warranty or parts
regardless of installation location.
defective in material or covered by other warranties in this
workmanship under normal use. If booklet.

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty

This warranty, unless changed by Warranty Coverage The battery is warranted for the time
American Honda in a document During the first 36 months (3 years) remaining in the 100 months of the
provided to you prior to your of service, a defective replacement Replacement Battery Limited
purchase of a replacement battery battery will be replaced at no cost Warranty. No cash reimbursement
for your 2016 vehicle, applies only for the battery, labor, or installation. will be made. You are responsible
to replacement batteries (other than for the labor or installation charges.
Hybrid System batteries) purchased For the remaining 64 months (5 years
from a Honda automobile dealer in and 4 months), you will receive a
the United States, Puerto Rico, the credit toward the purchase of the
U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the battery. This credit is based on the
Commonwealth of the Northern then-current retail price:
Mariana Islands. • Months 37 to 45: 60%
• Months 46 to 55: 50%
Time Period
• Months 56 to 65: 40%
Replacement batteries are covered
for a 100-month (8 years and 4 • Months 66 to 75: 30%
months) limited warranty. • Months 76 to 85: 20%
• Months 86 to 95: 10%
• Months 96 to100: 5%

Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty

This warranty, unless changed by Time Period This Warranty Does Not Cover:
American Honda in a document • Labor cost for removal and
provided to you prior to your Honda automobile replacement replacement of the component if
purchase of a replacement exhaust exhaust components (muffler, A-pipe, the defective exhaust component
component for your 2016 vehicle, and B-pipe) are warranted against was not originally installed by a
applies to Honda automobile defects in material and workmanship Honda dealer.
replacement exhaust components for as long as the exhaust components'
purchaser owns the vehicle on which • Other parts of the exhaust system,
distributed by American Honda
they are installed. including gaskets, hangers, clamps,
through the Honda Automobile
or other mounting hardware.
Division and sold through a Honda If a warranted exhaust component
automobile dealer in the United fails due to a defect, Honda will • The original equipment muffler,
States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin exchange it. You must have proof of A-pipe, and B-pipe or any other
Islands, Guam, and the purchase for the failed exhaust muffler, A-pipe, or B-pipe
Commonwealth of the Northern component. If the exhaust component installed while the New Vehicle
Mariana Islands. was originally installed by a Honda Limited Warranty is in effect.
dealer, the cost of labor for removal • The cost of parts or labor for any
and replacement of the component is additional repairs associated with
also covered by this warranty. replacing the warranted exhaust
components.

Operation and Maintenance of Your Honda

By keeping your Honda in top • Operate your Honda within the Always maintain your 2016 Honda
condition, you will be rewarded with legal speed limit. as suggested by the vehicle's
years of trouble-free service at the • Drive your Honda regularly over a Maintenance Minder™. The services
lowest operating cost. The keys to distance of several miles. Like a suggested by the vehicle's
keeping your Honda in top condition person, a vehicle functions better Maintenance Minder™ should never
are proper operation and regular with regular exercise. be exceeded. They are essential to
maintenance. trouble-free operation. Parts that
• Always use an unleaded gasoline fail because they did not get
Proper Operation of the proper octane number* proper, timely maintenance are
Your Honda is designed for use as a (anti-knock index) and that does not covered by warranty. However,
passenger vehicle. You should use it not have any unapproved additives a warranty claim will not be denied
on designated public roads and in it. See your owner's manual for if a part fails due to a defect in
highways. These are some of the more information. material or workmanship for reasons
things you should do to take care of Maintenance unrelated to improper maintenance
your Honda: or operation.
You should check the engine oil and
• Avoid exceeding your vehicle's radiator coolant levels each time you
load limit. This puts excess strain fill the gas tank. This protects the
on the engine, brakes, and several vital systems of your Honda and
other systems in your vehicle. may help you discover potential
Refer to the owner's manual to problems.
find the location of the load limit
label on your vehicle.
*except Civic Natural Gas Your Responsibility 35

Operation and Maintenance of Your Honda

The people at your Honda else has been performing the the odometer mileage and date
automotive dealer are fully trained maintenance, you may need to you did the work. Receipts for the
and equipped to efficiently perform provide evidence that you have replacement parts (fluids, filters,
scheduled maintenance on your 2016 properly maintained the vehicle. etc.) should accompany this
Honda. However, service at the statement.
Honda dealer is not mandatory for This evidence may consist of one or
continued warranty coverage. You more of these items: NOTE: As an aid for the next
can have scheduled maintenance owner, keep all maintenance
• The Honda Service History receipts and the Honda
done somewhere other than your
booklet showing the odometer Maintenance Records with the
Honda dealer, or you can do the
mileage and date for each service. vehicle if it is sold.
maintenance yourself if you have the
Each entry in this booklet should
tools and skills necessary to
be signed by a person who is
correctly service your vehicle.
qualified to service automobiles.
If you regularly take your vehicle to
• Copies of repair orders or other
the Honda dealer for scheduled
receipts that include the odometer
maintenance, the dealership
mileage and date that the vehicle
personnel will know its history if
was serviced. Each receipt should
you need to make a warranty claim.
be signed by a qualified
Make sure your service technician automotive service technician.
fills out a completed Maintenance
• A statement that you completed
Record worksheet and retain with
the maintenance yourself, showing
your vehicle records. If someone
36 Your Responsibility
How to Get Warranty Service

You should take your vehicle along Emergency Repairs For reimbursement, go to any Honda
with proof of the purchase date to a Honda recognizes that your vehicle automobile dealer. You must show a
Honda automobile dealer during could develop a serious problem copy of the paid receipt, and the
normal service hours. If your needing immediate repair at a replaced part(s). The dealer will
warranty claim is for a facility other than a Honda dealer. reimburse you for the parts at the
remanufactured part or Honda current manufacturer's suggested
Genuine accessory that was Honda will reimburse you for the retail price. You will be reimbursed
originally installed by a Honda repair if: for labor at a geographically
dealer, also bring proof of the • The repair would normally be appropriate labor rate for Honda's
vehicle's mileage at the time of covered by one of the warranties recommended time allowance.
installation. in this booklet. If you are ever dissatisfied with a
If your vehicle cannot be driven, and warranty service or decision from a
contact the nearest Honda Honda dealer, please refer to the
automobile dealer for towing • All Honda dealers within 50 miles Customer Satisfaction section on
assistance. You do not have to pay of the breakdown were closed at pages 2-4.
for towing to the nearest Honda the time, or there were no Honda
dealer if the failure is covered by dealers within 50 miles.
any of the warranties in this book. and
• The vehicle was immobile, or
attempting to drive the vehicle
would cause further damage or be
unsafe.
Your Responsibility 37
How to Get Warranty Service

Traveling Outside also have their own safety and have parts that are suitable for your
the United States emissions standards that differ from U.S. vehicle.
If you are planning to use your U.S. requirements.
Warranty Coverage Outside
Honda to travel outside the U.S., If you plan to export your vehicle to the United States
you may want to contact Honda another country and register it there,
Automobile Customer Service (see The warranties in this booklet cover
we recommend that you contact the only Hondas purchased or leased
the inside front cover). They can vehicle import agency in that
give you information on Honda and registered in the United States,
country to determine the Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
distributors in the area you plan to requirements. American Honda does
visit. You should also contact the Guam, and the Commonwealth of
not have this information. the Northern Mariana Islands.
tourist bureaus in the areas you will
be traveling in to find out about the Be advised that modifications to Hondas vehicles registered and
availability of unleaded gasoline your vehicle to meet another normally driven in other countries
with the proper octane rating*. country's requirements may be very are not covered.
expensive and, in some cases, Honda dealers outside the U.S. may
Relocating Outside impossible to perform. Parts to not honor these warranties. If you
the United States modify a vehicle to meet foreign have your U.S.-specification Honda
specifications are not available in serviced by a Honda dealer in
Any vehicle purchased or leased
the U.S. another country (while on vacation,
from an authorized Honda dealer in
the U.S. is manufactured to meet Getting your vehicle serviced in for example), and that service would
U.S. government safety and another country may be difficult, normally be covered by one of the
emissions specifications. Other even if you take it to a Honda dealer. warranties in this booklet, please
countries not only have different Because that country may have contact Honda Automobile Customer
models with different equipment and Service (see the inside front cover).
Honda models marketed there, but specifications, the dealer may not
38 Your Responsibility *except Civic Natural Gas
Limitations and Disclaimers

For further information or assistance, All of the limited warranties in this These limitations or exclusions may
please contact Honda Automobile booklet are subject to the following not apply to your vehicle because
Customer Service (see the inside limitations and disclaimers: some states do not allow limitations
front cover). Honda disclaims any responsibility on how long an implied warranty
for loss of time, loss of the use of lasts, or they may not allow
the parts, or vehicle in which the exclusion or limitation of incidental
parts are installed, transportation or consequential damages.
damage, and any other incidental These warranties give you specific
or consequential damage. Any legal rights, and you may also have
implied warranties, including the other rights which vary from state to
implied warranty of state.
merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to
the duration of this written
warranty.
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In the United States:

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

These warranties are given by Table of Contents

Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty

A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

New Vehicle Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Powertrain Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Federal Emissions Warranties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

California Emissions Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hybrid Powertrain Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Coverage of Accessories and Replacement Items

Replacement/Remanufactured Parts Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

General Warranty Provisions

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Powertrain Limited Warranty

10 Your Warranties in Detail

Federal Emissions Warranties

Federal Emissions Warranties

12 Your Warranties in Detail

Federal Emissions Warranties

Emissions-Related Design and Defects Warranty

Federal Emissions Warranties

Emissions-Related Design and Defects Warranty

14 Your Warranties in Detail

Federal Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty

Your Warranties in Detail 15

Federal Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty

16 Your Warranties in Detail

Federal Emissions System Coverage

Your Warranties in Detail 17

California Emissions Warranties

California Emissions Warranties

Your Warranties in Detail 19

California Emissions Warranties

California Emissions Warranties

Your Warranties in Detail 21

California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty

22 Your Warranties in Detail

California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty

Your Warranties in Detail 23

California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty

24 Your Warranties in Detail

California Emissions System Coverage

Your Warranties in Detail 25

Hybrid Powertrain Warranty

26 Your Warranties in Detail

Seat Belt Limited Warranty

28 Your Warranties in Detail

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

Your Warranties in Detail 29

Accessory Limited Warranty

30 Your Warranties in Detail

Accessory Limited Warranty