Awl 38606

2009 Honda
Warranty Booklet - U.S.

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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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It is important that we are
Ownership Notification
APT NO.
able to contact you in the
Change of Address or
ZIP CODE
LAST
event of a product update
or recall. If you have
changed your address or
if you are not the original
STATE
owner, please fill out this
card and mail it to us.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
INITIAL
OWNER INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT)
CURRENT MILEAGE
STREET
FIRST
CITY
ADDRESS
NAME
Change of Address or Ownership Card Here
PLACE
STAMP
HERE
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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
California Emissions Warranties ............................................................................................................................17
Federal and California Emissions Systems Coverages ..........................................................................................24
IMA Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................25
Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................26
Tires ........................................................................................................................................................................27
Seat Belt Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................................................28
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................29
Accessory Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................30
Replacement 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 Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................39
Honda Automobile Division, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., gives these warranties on behalf of American Honda, 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 of your Service, you may request to have
provide the best service for your vehicle, and its current mileage. your case reviewed in an
vehicle. If you are not satisfied with independent forum run by the
any maintenance or repair work • The name of the dealer who sold Council of Better Business Bureaus
done by the dealership, follow these you the vehicle. (BBB). This program is called "BBB
three steps: • The name of the dealer who AUTO LINE." You may file a claim
Step 1 - Talk over your concerns with services your vehicle. at any time by calling the Better
the dealership's management, such as Business Bureau, toll-free, at (800)
• Date, mileage, and reason for 955-5100. Your call will be
the Service Manager or General each visit to a Honda dealership.
Manager. In most cases, a satisfactory automatically directed to the BBB in
solution is found at this step. • Any non-Honda dealership repair your area.
service for the problem(s).
Step 2 - We recognize that, on some You may also write to:
occasions, a customer will not be • Your daytime and evening
BBB AUTO LINE
totally satisfied with a dealer's telephone numbers.
Council of Better Business Bureaus
decision or actions in Step 1. If this 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800
The staff of Automobile Customer
is the case, you should call or write Arlington, VA 22203-1804
Service is interested in working with
Honda Automobile Customer
you and the dealership to find a
Service. The address and telephone
satisfactory solution.
number are on the inside front cover.
2 Introduction
BBB AUTO LINE's purpose is to limited by your vehicle's age, We encourage you to use this
resolve disputes between vehicle mileage, and other factors. In order program before, or instead of, going
manufacturers and their customers. to file a claim, you need to provide to court. It is informal, free of charge
BBB AUTO LINE's decision makers your name and address, the Vehicle to you, and generally resolves
are impartial third parties who will Identification Number of your problems much faster than the court
listen to both the customer and the vehicle, and a brief statement system. Lawyers are usually not
manufacturer and decide what can outlining the disagreement. Initially, involved in the resolution of claims
be done to resolve the disagreement. BBB may try to resolve the through the BBB, although you may
disagreement through mediation. If obtain one at your own expense if
The BBB AUTO LINE's decision is this is not successful, your complaint you choose.
not binding on you unless you agree will be reviewed by an impartial,
to accept it. If you accept the volunteer arbitrator. You may present If you want to go to court, we do not
decision, Honda will abide by it. the facts of your case to the require you to first file a claim with
Generally, disputes submitted to arbitrator at an informal meeting. BBB AUTO LINE. Please note that
BBB AUTO LINE are resolved laws in some states may require that
within 40 days (47 days if you have you file a claim with BBB AUTO
not first contacted Honda about your LINE before you can proceed to a
complaint). state-operated dispute resolution
process or the court system. If you
Honda offers you the opportunity to do not accept the decision of BBB
mediate and arbitrate a disagreement AUTO LINE, you can still go to
through BBB AUTO LINE because court.
we want you to feel that you have
been treated fairly. Eligibility is
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
rights if you have problems with complaint to a dispute resolution
your new vehicle. In general terms, program, such as BBB AUTO LINE,
these laws usually say that if your before proceeding to other forums.
vehicle has a problem that cannot be Lemon Laws have many provisions.
repaired in several attempts, or has a If you feel your new Honda qualifies
series of problems that keep it out of for consideration under the lemon
service for an extended period, you law in your area, we suggest you
may qualify for relief under the check the laws in your state.
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 Check with your dealer to determine
If your vehicle develops a problem cover). Please provide this whether any adjustment program is
you feel should be repaired by information about your vehicle: year, applicable to your motor vehicle.
Honda at no cost, discuss it with model, Vehicle Identification
your dealer. 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 2009 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, except for tires, for 3 years or 36,000 miles. The tires are warranted separately.
Powertrain Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The powertrain in your new Honda is warranted for 5 years or 60,000 miles.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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.
IMA Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

The original battery in your new Honda is fully covered for 3 years.
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.
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, depending on time of installation.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Honda Genuine parts, when installed by your Honda dealer, are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles.
Parts purchased from, but not installed by, a Honda dealer are covered for 1 year.
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 component
was originally installed by your Honda dealer.
Introduction 7
General Warranty Provisions

The warranty coverages in this The warranties in this booklet do not • Any vehicle while it is registered
booklet are offered only to the cover: or normally driven outside the
owner of a 2009 Honda automobile. • The failure of any part or United States, Puerto Rico, or the
To be covered, the vehicle must be accessory due to: U.S. Virgin Islands.
distributed by American Honda - Abuse, misuse, accidental • Any failure caused by modifying
through the Honda Automobile damage, or acts of nature. the vehicle, or installing
Division, and sold by a Honda - Improper installation or accessories not authorized by
automobile dealer in the United maintenance. Honda.
States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. - A low fluid level or the use of
• Any incidental expenses or
Virgin Islands. a fluid other than specified by
Honda. inconvenience you may suffer due
Parts replaced under any of the to the loss of use of your vehicle.
- The installation of any part that
warranties in this booklet become is not equal to the original in • Any vehicle that has ever been
the property of Honda. Honda will quality of materials or declared a total loss or sold for
make the final decision whether to workmanship. salvage by a financial institution
repair any existing part or assembly - Use of the vehicle in or insurer, or that has been issued
or replace it. competition or racing events. a “salvage” or similar title under
Honda may use factory- any state's law. This exclusion
• Any installed part or accessory
remanufactured parts rather than that fails because it was not does not apply to the Emissions
designed to fit that year and model Warranties, the Seat Belt Limited
new parts for some warranty repairs.
of Honda. Warranty, the Replacement Parts
Those parts, like new parts, are Limited Warranty, or any recalls
covered for the remainder of the • Any vehicle with an odometer that or other campaigns.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty (see has been altered so it is impossible
page 9). to determine the actual mileage.
8 Your Warranties in Detail
New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Time and Mileage Period warranty are free of charge. The • Any item concerning your
This warranty begins on the date the replaced or repaired parts are vehicle's general appearance that
vehicle is put into use in one of the covered only until this New Vehicle is not due to a defect in material
following ways: Limited Warranty expires. or workmanship. Cosmetic flaws
or minor damage to the body,
• The vehicle is delivered to the This New Vehicle Limited paint, or other items may occur
first purchaser by a Honda dealer. Warranty Does Not Cover: during manufacture or shipping of
• The vehicle is leased. • Emissions control systems, your vehicle. These are usually
• The vehicle is used as a Accessories, Battery, or Tires. found and corrected before delivery.
demonstrator or company vehicle. (They have their own warranties.) If you find any uncorrected flaws
• Normal wear or deterioration of or damage on your new vehicle,
Your vehicle is covered for 3 years or notify the dealer as soon as
36,000 miles, whichever comes first. any part.
possible after delivery.
Some parts may have additional • Cleaning and polishing.
• The replacement of expendable
coverage (such as Powertrain, • The adding of any fluids, unless maintenance items (such as spark
Emissions Control Systems, and Seat they are needed as part of a plugs, filters, wiper blades, or
Belts) under other warranties warranty repair. brake pads/linings) unless they are
described in this book. • Air conditioner refrigerant charge defective in material or
after the first year, unless required workmanship.
Warranty Coverage as part of a warranty repair. • Wheel balancing and wheel
Honda will repair or replace any part • Broken, chipped, or scratched alignment after 1 year or 12,000
that is defective in material or window glass unless it is due to a miles, unless required as part of a
workmanship under normal use. See defect in material or warranty repair.
Proper Operation on page 35. All workmanship.
repairs/replacements made under this
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 the Honda Automobile Customer
Service Department (see inside front Front-Wheel-Drive System
Some powertrain parts may have cover) for 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, Maine, If an authorized Honda automobile emissions parts list in the back of
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, dealer cannot repair your vehicle or this booklet for information on
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, honor your claim within a warranty duration and the emissions
Vermont and Washington residents reasonable period of time, contact systems that are covered.
should also refer to the California Honda Automobile Customer
Emissions Warranties on page 17. Service for assistance (see inside Your Responsibilities
front cover), or you may write to: To qualify for coverage by the
Your Warranty Rights and Defects and Performance warranties,
Obligations Manager, Certification and you should operate and maintain
The Federal Emissions-related Compliance Division (6405J) your 2009 Honda according to the
Defects and Emissions Performance Warranty Claims requirements on page 35 of this
warranties are in addition to the Environmental Protection Agency warranty booklet, and the maintenance
Honda New Vehicle Limited Ariel Rios Building schedule in the owner's manual. This
Warranty. These warranties are given 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. schedule is designed to keep your
only to the owner of a 2009 Honda Washington, D.C. 20460 vehicle's emissions control systems
distributed by American Honda functioning properly by maintaining
through the Honda Automobile
Time and Mileage Period your vehicle in peak operating
Division, and sold by an authorized Warranty coverage begins on the condition.
Honda dealer in the fifty United date the vehicle is delivered to the
States, the District of Columbia, the first purchaser other than an
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the authorized Honda dealer, or the date
Virgin Islands, Guam, American it is first used as a demonstrator,
Samoa, and the Commonwealth of lease, or company vehicle,
the Northern Mariana Islands. whichever comes first. Refer to the


Honda will not deny a claim for devices or systems may be done by The use of replacement parts not
emissions warranty coverage simply any automotive repair establishment equivalent to the original parts may
because you did not maintain the or individual, or by the owner, using impair the effectiveness of your
vehicle, or do not have maintenance any replacement part. vehicle's emissions control systems.
records to show that you did. If a non-equivalent replacement part
An emergency situation is is used in the maintenance or repair
However, any part that fails because considered to exist if an authorized of your vehicle, and if an authorized
of abuse or lack of maintenance will Honda repair facility or warranted Honda automobile dealer determines
not be covered under this warranty. part is not reasonably available to it is defective or causes a failure of a
correct a problem. warranted part, your claim for repair
Honda recommends that only parts
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 that are covered compliance with applicable
Maintenance, replacement, or by the Emissions Warranties. Parts standards may be denied. If the part
repair of emissions control devices reimbursement is at the in question is not related to the
and systems may be done by any manufacturer's suggested retail price, reason your vehicle fails to meet the
automotive repair establishment and labor reimbursement is at a standards, your claim will not be
or individual. geographically-appropriate hourly denied.
labor rate for Honda's recommended
Under normal circumstances, Honda time allowance. For reimbursement,
will pay for warranty repairs only present the replaced parts and a copy
when they are performed at an of the paid receipt to any authorized
authorized Honda repair facility. Honda automobile dealer.
However, in an emergency situation,
the repair of emissions control
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 that your Honda Repairs covered by this warranty
by abuse, alteration, accident, automobile: will be performed at no charge for
misuse, or the use of leaded parts, labor, and diagnosis.
1. is designed, built, and equipped to
gasoline.
conform at the time of sale with An authorized Honda dealer is
• Replacement of maintenance all applicable emissions standards. required, within 30 days of the time
items such as, but not limited to, you take your vehicle to the dealer
and
spark plugs, filters, hoses, belts, for emissions warranty service, to
coolant, or lubricants beyond their 2. is free from defects in materials either honor your claim for adjust-
first required maintenance point. and workmanship that would ment, repair, or replacement, or
cause it to fail to conform with notify you in writing that your claim
• Consequential damages such as
applicable emissions requirements is being denied, and explain why.
loss of time or use of the vehicle.
during the specified time and
mileage period.
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 you choose a repair facility that is
authorized Honda dealer will not an authorized Honda dealer,
perform the required repairs free of Honda will reimburse you for the
charge. The only exceptions allowed repair. Parts reimbursement is at the
are when you, the owner, request or manufacturer's suggested retail price,
agree to a delay, or the delay is and labor reimbursement is at a
caused by circumstances beyond the geographically-appropriate hourly
control of Honda or the dealer. rate for Honda's recommended time
If an authorized Honda automobile allowance. For reimbursement,
dealer is not able to repair your present the replaced part(s) and a
vehicle within 30 days from the time copy of the paid receipt to any
you take it to the dealer, you may authorized Honda automobile dealer.
have your vehicle repaired at any
repair facility you choose. The only
exceptions allowed are when you,
the owner, 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 Refer to the emissions parts list in performed at no charge for parts,
vehicle is delivered to the first the back of this booklet for more labor, and diagnosis.
purchaser other than an authorized information on warranty duration An authorized Honda dealer is
Honda dealer, or the date it is first and the emissions systems that are required within 30 days of the time
used as a demonstrator, lease or covered. you take your vehicle to the dealer
company vehicle, whichever comes for emissions warranty service to
first. To Get Emissions Performance
Warranty Service either honor your claim for adjust-
Performance Warranty ment, repair, or replacement, or
If your vehicle fails an EPA-approved notify you in writing that your claim
Coverage short test, it should be taken to an is being denied and explain why.
Honda warrants that, if your vehicle authorized Honda automobile dealer,
fails an EPA-approved emissions along with proof of the purchase If this time limit is not met, an
short test, Honda will, at no cost to date and a copy of the test report. authorized Honda dealer will
you during the warranty coverage perform the required repairs free of
NOTE: The emissions test should be charge. The only exceptions allowed
period, make all adjustments, performed with the vehicle at normal
diagnosis, repairs and replacements are when you, the owner, request or
operating temperature. Before agree to a delay, or the delay is
necessary to bring your vehicle into getting a test, drive the vehicle for
compliance with applicable caused by circumstances beyond the
several miles at 25 mph or above control of Honda or the dealer.
emissions standards. and test the vehicle as soon as
possible after driving. Repairs
covered by this warranty will be


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

California Emissions Warranties

In addition to the Federal Emissions and Honda are pleased to explain the Manufacturer's Warranty
Warranties, the California Emissions emissions control systems warranty Coverage
Warranties that follow cover all on your 2009 vehicle. In California, For 3 years or 50,000 miles,
vehicles registered and normally new motor vehicles must be whichever occurs first:
driven in California, Connecticut, designed, built, and equipped to • If your vehicle fails a Smog
Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, meet the State's stringent anti-smog Check inspection, all necessary
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode standards. Honda must warrant the repairs and adjustments will be
Island, Vermont and Washington. emissions control systems on your made by Honda to ensure that
vehicle for the periods of time listed your vehicle passes the inspection.
Time and Mileage Period here provided there has been no This is your emissions control
These warranties begin on the date abuse, neglect, or improper systems' PERFORMANCE
the vehicle is delivered to the first maintenance of your vehicle. WARRANTY.
purchaser other than an authorized • If any emissions-related part on
Your emissions control systems may
Honda dealer, or the date it is first your vehicle is defective, the part
include parts such as the carburetor
used as a demonstrator, lease, or will be repaired or replaced by
or fuel injection system, the ignition
company vehicle. The duration of Honda. This is your short-term
system, catalytic converter, and
the warranties may vary depending emissions control systems'
engine computer. Also included may
on vehicle model and location. Refer DEFECTS WARRANTY.
be hoses, belts, connectors, and other
to the emissions parts list at the back Refer to the emissions parts list in
emissions-related assemblies.
of this booklet for more information. the back of this booklet for more
Where a warrantable condition information on the warranty duration
Your Warranty Rights exists, Honda will repair your
and Obligations and the emissions systems that are
vehicle at no cost to you, including covered.
The California Air Resources Board diagnosis, parts, and labor.

For 7 years or 70,000 miles, your vehicle, but Honda cannot deny If you have any questions regarding
whichever occurs first: warranty solely for the lack of your warranty rights and
If an emissions-related part in the receipts or for your failure to ensure responsibilities, you should contact
supplied list that is specially noted the performance of all scheduled Honda Automobile Customer
with coverage for 7 years or 70,000 maintenance. Service (see the inside front cover).
miles is defective, the part will be You are responsible for bringing California residents may also contact
repaired or replaced by Honda. This your vehicle to a Honda dealer as California Air Resources Board
is your long-term emissions control soon as a problem exists. The 9528 Telstar Avenue
systems' DEFECTS WARRANTY. warranty repairs should be completed El Monte, CA 91731
Refer to the emissions parts list in in a reasonable amount of time, not The California Emissions Control
the back of this booklet for more to exceed 30 days. Systems Defects and Emissions
information on the warranty duration As the vehicle owner, you should Performance warranties are in
and the emissions systems that are also be aware that Honda may deny addition to the Honda New Vehicle
covered. warranty coverage to you if your Limited Warranty. These warranties
vehicle or a part has failed due to are given only to the owner of a
Owner's Warranty abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, 2009 model year Honda automobile
Responsibilities or unapproved modifications. distributed by American Honda
As the vehicle owner, you are through the Honda Automobile
responsible for the performance of Division, for a vehicle registered and
the required maintenance listed in operated in California or other states
your owner's manual. Honda that have adopted California
recommends that you retain all warranty regulations.
receipts covering maintenance on


If an authorized Honda automobile designed to keep your vehicle's Under normal circumstances, Honda
dealer cannot repair your vehicle or emissions control systems functioning will pay for warranty repairs only
honor your claim within a properly by maintaining your vehicle when they are performed at an
reasonable period of time, contact in peak operating condition. authorized Honda repair facility.
Honda Automobile Customer Honda will not deny a claim for However, in an emergency situation,
Service for assistance (see inside emissions warranty coverage simply the repair of emissions control
front cover). If you are not satisfied because you did not maintain the devices or systems may be done by
with the way in which a claim was vehicle, or do not have maintenance any automotive repair establishment
resolved by Honda, in California you records to show that you did. or individual, or by the owner, using
may write directly to: However, any part that fails because any replacement part.
California Air Resources Board of abuse or lack of required An emergency situation is
9528 Telstar Avenue maintenance will not be covered considered to exist if an authorized
El Monte, CA 91731 under this warranty. Honda repair facility is not
Honda recommends that only parts reasonably available, when a
Your Responsibilities warranted part is not available within
supplied by Honda or equivalent
To qualify for coverage under the parts be used to repair your vehicle. 30 days, or when an authorized
defects and performance warranties, Maintenance, replacement, or Honda repair facility is unable to
you should operate and maintain repair of emissions control devices complete a repair within 30 days.
your 2009 Honda automobile and systems may be done by any Honda will reimburse you for those
according to the requirements on automotive repair establishment emergency repairs, including
page 35 of this warranty booklet, or individual. diagnosis, covered by the Emissions
and the maintenance schedule in the Warranties.
owner's manual. This schedule is


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

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty

Defects Warranty Coverage To Get Emissions If you choose a repair facility that is
Honda warrants to the owner of any Warranty Service not an authorized Honda dealer,
2009 California model that the Repairs covered by this warranty Honda will reimburse you for 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 at the time of sale with authorized Honda automobile dealer
will perform the adjustment, repair, and labor reimbursement is at a
all applicable emissions standards geographically-appropriate hourly
or replacement within 30 days from
and the time you take your vehicle to the labor rate for Honda's recommended
2. is free from defects in materials dealer. time allowance. For reimbursement,
and workmanship which would present the replaced part(s) and a
If an authorized Honda automobile copy of the paid receipt to any
cause it to fail to conform with dealer is unable to repair your
applicable requirements during the authorized Honda automobile dealer.
vehicle within 30 days from the time
specified time and mileage you take your vehicle to the dealer,
periods. then this situation will be treated as
Refer to the emissions parts list in an emergency and you may have
the back of this booklet for more your vehicle repaired at any repair
information on the warranty duration facility you choose.
and the emissions systems that are
covered.


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 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 and the emissions system that are An authorized Honda dealer is
used as a demonstrator, lease or covered. required within 30 days of the time
company vehicle, whichever comes you take your vehicle to the dealer
first. To Get Emissions
Warranty Service for emissions warranty service to
Performance Warranty either honor or deny your claim for
If your vehicle fails a Smog Check adjustment, repair, or replacement,
Coverage test (or an EPA-approved short test), or to notify you in writing that your
Honda warrants to the owner of any it should be taken to an authorized claim is being denied and explain
2009 model-year Honda that if your Honda automobile dealer. Take why.
vehicle fails a Smog Check test (or along a copy of the Smog Check test
an EPA-approved short test) Honda report. If this time limit is not met, an
will, at no cost to you during the authorized Honda dealer will
NOTE: The emissions test should be perform the required repairs free of
warranty coverage period, make all performed with the vehicle at normal
adjustments, diagnosis, repairs, and charge. The only exceptions allowed
operating temperature. Before are when you, the owner, request or
replacements necessary to make getting a test, drive the vehicle for
your vehicle pass the test. agree to a delay, or the delay is
several miles at 25 mph or above caused by circumstances beyond the
and test the vehicle as soon as control of Honda or the dealer.
possible after driving.


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

Federal and California Emissions System Coverage

The emissions systems listed are Coverage on components in these In the back of this booklet is the
covered by the Federal and systems my vary by vehicle model Emissions Warranty Parts Lists. This
California emissions warranties. and location. The coverages are: contains a detailed list of covered
• Crankcase Control System • 3 years or 36,000 miles basic components and the warranty
coverage, with extended coverage duration for your vehicle. For a
• Evaporative and Refueling replacement or updated list, contact
Emissions Control Systems on selected components.
your authorized Honda dealer, the
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation • 3 years or 50,000 miles basic Honda Automobile Customer Service
(EGR) System coverage in California and other Department (see inside front cover),
specified states, with extended or go online at hondacars.com and
• Exhaust System
coverage on selected components. select Owner Link.
• Ignition System
• Fuel Injection System
• OBD System
• Transmission Control System
• Intake Air System
• Valve Control System
• Integrated Motor Assist System
(IMA)

IMA Warranty
This Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) Refer to the Emissions Warranty
system 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, contact your authorized
warranties. Honda dealer, the Honda Automobile
Customer Service Department (see
inside front cover), or go online at
hondacars.com and select Owner
Link.

Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty

Time and Mileage Period Warranty Coverage
This warranty's coverage begins on During the first 3 years, a defective
the same date as the New Vehicle battery will be replaced at no cost to
Limited Warranty (see page 9). The you. Diagnosis, labor, installation,
original equipment battery is and the cost of the replacement
covered by a limited warranty for 3 battery are covered by Honda.
years with no mileage limit.

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. 601 South Acacia Avenue (800) 321-2136; (330) 796-2121
Fullerton, CA 92831
Obtaining Warranty Service
-OR- Bridgestone/Firestone Tires
Your Honda dealer will be glad to
help in determining if a problem in P.O. Box 4550 Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.
your vehicle is caused by a defective Fullerton, CA 92834-9550 Consumer Affairs Department
tire. Your Honda dealer can also (800) 722-9888; (714) 870-3800 P.O. Box 7988
assist you in locating a local Chicago, IL 60680-9534
representative of the tire's (800) 367-3872
manufacturer so you can get Michelin Tires
warranty service. Michelin Tire Corporation
Customer Relations Department These addresses and phone numbers
P.O. Box 19001 are subject to change. Contact your
Greenville, SC 29602-9001 Honda dealer for current information.
(800) 847-3435; (864) 458-5000

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 repair or replace, at its from a collision.
option, any Honda seat belt
component that fails to function
properly during normal use. This
includes all parts and labor charges.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

Only the vehicle’s original owner includes panels previously repaired • Rusting where the paint has been
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 applies to any Accessories Installed by the Dealer Warranty Coverage
accessory distributed by American After Retail Sale: This warranty Honda will repair or replace any
Honda and purchased from a Honda begins on the date the accessory is Honda accessory that is defective in
automobile dealer in the United installed on the vehicle. All material or workmanship under
States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. accessories are covered for the normal use. Honda will decide if an
Virgin Islands. longer of the following two periods: accessory will be repaired rather
1) the time remaining in the New than replaced. If the accessory was
Time and Mileage Period Vehicle Limited Warranty, installed by a Honda dealer, all parts
Accessories Installed Prior to and labor costs are covered. If the
Retail Sale: This warranty begins on or accessory was installed by someone
the same date as the New Vehicle 2) 1 year or 12,000 miles, whichever else, the cost of all parts to repair or
Limited Warranty (see page 9). All comes first. replace it are covered by Honda, but
accessories are covered for the you must pay the labor costs.
Accessories Not Installed by a
length of the New Vehicle Limited
Honda Dealer: This warranty
Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles,
begins on the date the accessory is
whichever comes first.
purchased from a Honda dealer. All
accessories are covered for 1 year.

Accessory Limited Warranty

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

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty

This warranty applies only to remanufactured parts are alternators, else, the cost of the replacement or
automobile replacement parts starters, brake calipers, power repair is covered by Honda, but you
distributed by American Honda steering racks and pumps, ABS must pay all installation costs.
through the Honda Automobile modulators, automatic transmissions,
Division, and sold through a Honda and driveshafts. Check with your This Warranty Does Not Cover:
automobile dealer in the United dealer to determine if a • Claims which do not include
States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. remanufactured part was used to documented proof of purchase
Virgin Islands. repair your vehicle. date, installation date, and vehicle
Remanufactured parts purchased mileage at the time of installation.
Time and Mileage Period • Parts considered to be normal
from a Honda dealer but installed by
Replacement parts installed by a someone else are covered for 3 years maintenance items, unless they are
Honda dealer are covered for 1 year from the date of purchase. defective in material or
or 12,000 miles, whichever comes workmanship. Some examples are
first. Warranted parts purchased from Warranty Coverage spark plugs, filters, and brake pads.
a Honda dealer but installed by Honda will repair or replace any part • Parts replaced under the New
someone else are covered for 1 year covered by this warranty that is Vehicle Limited Warranty or parts
from the date of purchase. defective in material or covered by other warranties in this
Remanufactured Parts workmanship under normal use. If manual.
the part was originally installed by
Remanufactured parts installed by a a Honda dealer, the repair or
Honda dealer are covered for 3 years replacement will be done with no
or 36,000 miles, whichever comes charge for parts or labor. If the part
first. Some examples of was originally installed by someone

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty

This warranty applies only to Warranty Coverage The battery is warranted for the time
replacement batteries purchased During the first 36 months (3 years) remaining in the 100 months of the
from a Honda automobile dealer in of service, a defective replacement Replacement Battery Limited
the United States, Puerto Rico, or the battery will be replaced at no cost Warranty. No cash reimbursement
U.S. Virgin Islands. for the battery, labor, or installation. will be made. You are responsible
for the labor or installation charges.
Time and Mileage Period For the remaining 64 months (5 years
Replacement batteries are covered and 4 months), you will receive a
for a 100-month (8 years and 4 credit toward the purchase of the
months) limited warranty. battery. This credit is based on the
then-current retail price:
• Months 0 to 36: 100%
• Months 37 to 45: 60%
• Months 46 to 55: 50%
• Months 56 to 65: 40%
• Months 66 to 75: 30%
• Months 76 to 85: 20%
• Months 86 to 95: 10%
• Months 96 to100: 5%

Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty

Time and Mileage Period This Warranty Does Not Cover:
The Honda automobile replacement • Labor cost for removal and
exhaust components (muffler, A-pipe, replacement if the defective exhaust
and B-pipe) are warranted against component was not originally
defects in material and workmanship installed by a Honda dealer.
for as long as the exhaust components' • Other parts of the exhaust system,
purchaser owns the vehicle on which including gaskets, hangers, clamps,
they are installed. or other mounting hardware.
If a warranted exhaust component • The original equipment muffler,
fails due to a defect, Honda will A-pipe, and B-pipe or any other
exchange it. You must have proof of muffler, A-pipe, or B-pipe
purchase for the failed exhaust installed while the New Vehicle
component. If the exhaust component Limited Warranty is in effect.
was originally installed by a Honda
dealer, the cost of labor for removal • The cost of parts or labor for any
and replacement is also covered by additional repairs associated with
this warranty. replacing the warranted exhaust
components.

Operation and Maintenance of Your Honda

By keeping your Honda in top • Operate your Honda on reasonable Always maintain your 2009 Honda
condition, you will be rewarded with roads within the legal speed limit. according to the maintenance
years of trouble-free service at the • Drive your Honda regularly over a schedule in your owner's manual.
lowest operating cost. The keys to distance of several miles. Like a The time and mileage intervals given
keeping your Honda in top condition person, a vehicle functions better in this schedule for inspections and
are proper operation and regular with regular exercise. replacements should never be
maintenance. exceeded. They are essential to
• Always use an unleaded gasoline trouble-free operation. Parts that
Proper Operation of the proper octane number (anti- fail because they did not get
Your Honda is designed for use as a knock index). See your owner's proper, timely maintenance are
passenger vehicle. You should use it manual for more information. not covered by warranty. However,
to transport people and their luggage Maintenance if a part fails due to a defect in
on regular roads and highways. material or workmanship, the
You should check the engine oil and warranty claim will not be denied
Several things you should do to take
radiator coolant levels each time you because of improper maintenance, or
care of your Honda are:
fill the gas tank. This protects the operation.
• Avoid exceeding your vehicle's vital systems of your Honda and
load limit. This puts excess strain may help you discover potential
on the engine, brakes, and several problems.
other systems in your vehicle.
Refer to the owner's manual to
find the location of the load limit
label on your vehicle.
Your Responsibility 35
Operation and Maintenance of Your Honda

The people at your Honda dealer are This evidence may consist of one or NOTE: As an aid for the next owner,
fully trained and equipped to more of these items: keep all maintenance receipts and
efficiently perform scheduled the Honda Service History booklet
maintenance on your 2009 Honda. • The Honda Service History with the vehicle if it is sold.
However, service at the dealer is not booklet showing the odometer
mandatory for continued warranty mileage and date for each service.
coverage. You can have scheduled Each entry in this booklet should
maintenance done somewhere other be signed by a person who is
than your Honda dealer, or you can qualified to service automobiles.
do the maintenance yourself.
• Copies of repair orders or other
If you regularly take your vehicle to receipts that include the odometer
the Honda dealer for scheduled mileage and date that the vehicle
maintenance, the dealership was serviced. Each receipt should
personnel will know its history if be signed by a qualified
you need to make a warranty claim. automotive service technician.
Make sure your service technician • A statement that you completed

fills out your Honda Service History the maintenance yourself, showing
booklet. If someone else has been the odometer mileage and date
performing the maintenance, you you did the work. Receipts for the
may need to provide evidence that replacement parts (fluids, filters,
you have properly maintained the etc.) should accompany this
vehicle. statement.
36 Your Responsibility
How to Get Warranty Service

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

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

© 2008 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. AWL 38606

In the United States:

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

It is important that we are

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

1919 Torrance Blvd.

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

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

California Emissions Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

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

Coverage of Accessories and Replacement Items

Replacement 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

Your Warranties in Detail 11

Federal Emissions Warranties

Federal Emissions Warranties

Emissions-Related Design and Defects Warranty

Your Warranties in Detail 13

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

California Emissions Warranties

California Emissions Warranties

18 Your Warranties in Detail

California Emissions Warranties

Your Warranties in Detail 19

California Emissions Warranties

20 Your Warranties in Detail

California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty

Your Warranties in Detail 21

California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty

22 Your Warranties in Detail

California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty

Your Warranties in Detail 23

Federal and California Emissions System Coverage

24 Your Warranties in Detail

Your Warranties in Detail 25

Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty

26 Your Warranties in Detail

Your Warranties in Detail 27

Seat Belt Limited Warranty