American Motor Co., Inc. Customer Service Mail Stop 500-2N-7D 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 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) 250-4318 These warranties are given by Table of Contents Introduction ...... 3 Customer Satisfaction Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages Your Warranties in Detail...... 11 General Warranty Provisions New Vehicle Limited Warranty Federal Emissions Warranties California Emissions Warranties Federal and California Emissions System Coverage IMA Warranty Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty Tires Seat Belt Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Accessory Limited Warranty Replacement Parts Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Warranty Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty Your Responsibility ...... 39 Operation and Maintenance of Your Honda How to Get Warranty Service Limitations and Disclaimer

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. © 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved AWL 26998 (0406) Introduction

Customer Satisfaction...... 4

Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty ...... 7

A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages ...... 8

Introduction 3 Customer Satisfaction

Your complete satisfaction with your number are on the inside front cover. you and the dealership to find a Honda automobile is our main goal. Please provide the following satisfactory solution. All personnel at Honda automobile information: dealerships are thoroughly trained to • Year, model, and Vehicle Step 3 - If you disagree with the provide the best service for your Identification Number of your decision reached by the staff of vehicle. If you are not satisfied with vehicle, and its current mileage. Honda Automobile Customer any maintenance or repair work Service, you may request to have done by the dealership, follow these • The name of the dealer who sold your case reviewed in an three steps: you the vehicle. independent forum run by the Step 1 - Talk over your concerns • The name of the dealer who Council of Better Business Bureaus with the dealership's management, services your vehicle. (BBB). This program is called "BBB AUTO LINE." You may file a claim such as the Service Manager or • Date, mileage, and reason for at any time by calling the Better General Manager. In most cases, a each visit to a Honda dealership. satisfactory solution is found at this Business Bureau, toll-free, at 1-800- step. • Any non-Honda dealership repair 955-5100. Your call will be service for the problem(s). automatically directed to the BBB in your area. Step 2 - We recognize that, on some • Your daytime and evening occasions, a customer will not be telephone numbers. totally satisfied with a dealer's You may also write to: decision or actions in Step 1. If this The staff of Automobile Customer BBB AUTO LINE is the case, you should call or write Service is interested in working with Council of Better Business Bureaus Honda Automobile Customer 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800 Service. The address and telephone Arlington, VA 22203-1804

4 Introduction Customer Satisfaction

BBB AUTO LINE's purpose is to we want you to feel that you have problems much faster than the court resolve disputes between vehicle been treated fairly. Eligibility is system. Lawyers are usually not manufacturers and their customers. limited by your vehicle's age, involved in the resolution of claims BBB AUTO LINE's decision makers mileage, and other factors. In order through the BBB, although you may are impartial third parties who will to file a claim, you need to provide obtain one at your own expense if listen to both the customer and the your name and address, the Vehicle you choose. manufacturer and decide what can be done to resolve the disagreement. Identification Number of your vehicle, and a brief statement If you want to go to court, we do not The BBB AUTO LINE's decision is outlining the disagreement. Initially, require you to first file a claim with not binding on you unless you agree BBB may try to resolve the BBB AUTO LINE. Please note that to accept it. If you accept the disagreement through mediation. If laws in some states may require that decision, Honda will abide by it. this is not successful, your complaint you file a claim with BBB AUTO Generally, disputes submitted to will be reviewed by an impartial, LINE before you can proceed to a BBB AUTO LINE are resolved volunteer arbitrator. You may present state-operated dispute resolution within 40 days (47 days if you have the facts of your case to the process or the court system. If you not first contacted Honda about your arbitrator at an informal meeting. do not accept the decision of BBB complaint). AUTO LINE, you can still go to We encourage you to use this court. Honda offers you the opportunity to program before, or instead of, going mediate and arbitrate a disagreement to court. It is informal, free of charge through BBB AUTO LINE because to you, and generally resolves

Introduction 5 Customer Satisfaction

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 any questions, please contact your Laws.” Although the details of these manufacturer, or its representative, Honda dealer or Honda Automobile laws vary from state to state, their a chance to correct the problem(s). Customer Service. main purpose is to assure you certain A state may require you to submit rights if you have problems with your complaint to a dispute your new vehicle. In general terms, resolution program, such as BBB these laws usually say that if your AUTO LINE, before proceeding to vehicle has a problem that cannot be other forums. repaired in several attempts, or has a series of problems that keep it out of Lemon Laws have many provisions. service for an extended period, you If you feel your new Honda qualifies may qualify for relief under the for consideration under the lemon lemon law in your state. law in your area, we suggest you check the laws in your state.

6 Introduction Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty

Honda may cover, on a case-by-case If your vehicle develops a problem If you are not satisfied with your basis, some or all of the cost to you feel should be repaired by Honda dealer's decision, call or write repair a problem that is not covered Honda at no cost, discuss it with Honda Automobile Customer by your vehicle's limited warranties. your dealer. Service (the address and telephone number are on the inside front cover). Please provide this information 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 7 A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

This is a brief summary of the warranties covering your 2005 Honda. Please refer to the listed page for a full description of each warranty's coverage and limitations.

New Vehicle Limited Warranty ...... 13 Every new Honda is covered, except for tires, for 3 years or 36,000 miles. The tires are warranted separately.

Federal Emissions Warranties ...... 14 The Emissions-related Defects and Performance Warranties cover the components that make up your Honda's emissions control systems for a minimum of 3 years or 36,000 miles.

California Emissions Warranties ...... 20 The Emissions Control Systems Defects and Performance Warranties cover the emissions components for a minimum of 3 years or 50,000 miles.

IMA Warranty ...... 28

Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty...... 29 The original battery in your new Honda is fully covered for 3 years.

Tires ...... 30 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.

8 Introduction A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

Seat Belt Limited Warranty ...... 31 Seat belts that fail to function properly are covered for the useful life of the vehicle.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty ...... 32 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 ...... 33 All accessories are covered up to 3 years or 36,000 miles, depending on time of installation.

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty...... 35 Genuine Honda 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...... 36 A replacement battery purchased from your Honda dealer is fully covered for the first two years, with the coverage prorated for the remaining 3 years.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty ...... 37 A replacement muffler purchased from your Honda dealer is covered for as long as you own the vehicle. Installation is included if the covered muffler was originally installed by your Honda dealer.

Introduction 9 10 Introduction Your Warranties in Detail

General Warranty Provisions ...... 12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty ...... 13 Federal Emissions Warranties ...... 14 California Emissions Warranties...... 20 IMA Warranty...... 28 Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty ...... 29 Tires ...... 30 Seat Belt Limited Warranty...... 31 Rust Perforation Limited Warranty ...... 32 Accessory Limited Warranty ...... 33 Replacement Parts Limited Warranty ...... 35 Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty ...... 37

11 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 2005 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 God. 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 inconvenience you may suffer due Parts replaced under any of the Honda. to the loss of use of your vehicle. warranties in this booklet become - The installation of any part that is not equal to the original in • Any vehicle that has ever been the property of Honda. Honda will declared a total loss or sold for make the final decision whether to quality of materials or workmanship. salvage by a financial institution repair any existing part or assembly or insurer, or that has been issued - Use of the vehicle in or replace it. a “salvage” or similar title under competition or racing events. any state's law. This exclusion Honda may use factory- • Any installed part or accessory remanufactured parts rather than does not apply to the Emissions that fails because it was not Warranties, the Seat Belt Limited new parts for some warranty repairs. designed to fit that year and model Warranty, the Replacement Parts Those parts, like new parts, are of Honda. 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 13). to determine the actual mileage. 12 Your Warranties in Detail New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Time and Mileage Period This New Vehicle Limited • Any item concerning your This warranty begins on the date the Warranty Does Not Cover: vehicle's general appearance that vehicle is put into use in one of the • Emissions control systems, is not due to a defect in material following ways: Accessories, Battery, or Tires. or workmanship. Cosmetic flaws • The vehicle is delivered to the (They have their own warranties.) or minor damage to the body, first purchaser by a Honda dealer. • Normal wear or deterioration of paint, or other items may occur during manufacture or shipping of • The vehicle is leased. any part. your vehicle. These are usually • The vehicle is used as a • Cleaning and polishing. found and corrected before demonstrator or company vehicle. • The adding of any fluids, unless delivery. If you find any Your vehicle is covered for 3 years they are needed as part of a uncorrected flaws or damage on or 36,000 miles, whichever comes warranty repair. your new vehicle, notify the first. • Air conditioner refrigerant charge dealer as soon as possible after after the first year, unless required delivery. Warranty Coverage as part of a warranty repair. • The replacement of expendable Honda will repair or replace any part • Broken, chipped, or scratched maintenance items (such as spark that is defective in material or window glass unless it is due to a plugs, filters, wiper blades, or workmanship under normal use. See defect in material or brake pads/linings) unless they are Proper Operation on page 40. All workmanship. defective in material or repairs/replacements made under this workmanship. warranty are free of charge. The • Wheel balancing and wheel replaced or repaired parts are alignment after 1 year or 12,000 covered only until this New Vehicle miles, unless required as part of a Warranty expires. warranty repair. Your Warranties in Detail 13 Federal Emissions Warranties

California, Connecticut, Maine, If an authorized Honda automobile emissions parts list in the back of Massachusetts, and Vermont dealer cannot repair your vehicle or this booklet for information on residents should also refer to the honor your claim within a reasonable warranty duration and the emissions California Emissions Warranties on period of time, contact Honda systems that are covered. page 20. Automobile Customer Service for assistance (see inside front cover), Your Responsibilities Your Warranty Rights and or you may write to: To qualify for coverage by the Obligations Manager, Certification and Defects and Performance warranties, The Federal Emissions-related Compliance Division (6405J) you should operate and maintain Defects and Emissions Performance your 2005 Honda according to the Warranty Claims warranties are in addition to the requirements on page 40 of this Honda New Vehicle Limited Environmental Protection Agency warranty booklet, and the Warranty. These warranties are given Ariel Rios Building Maintenance Schedule in the only to the owner of a 2005 Honda 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Owner's Manual. This schedule is distributed by American Honda Washington, D.C. 20460 designed to keep your vehicle's through the Honda Automobile Time and Mileage Period emissions control systems Division, and sold by an authorized functioning properly by maintaining Honda dealer in the fifty United Warranty coverage begins on the your vehicle in peak operating States, the District of Columbia, the date the vehicle is delivered to the condition. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the first purchaser other than an Honda will not deny a claim for Virgin Islands, Guam, American authorized Honda dealer, or the date emissions warranty coverage simply Samoa, and the Commonwealth of it is first used as a demonstrator, because you did not maintain the the Northern Mariana Islands. lease, or company vehicle, whichever comes first. Refer to the vehicle, or do not have maintenance records to show that you did. 14 Your Warranties in Detail Federal Emissions Warranties

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

Your Warranties in Detail 15 Federal Emissions Warranties Emissions-related Design and Defects Warranty

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

16 Your Warranties in Detail Federal Emissions Warranties

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

Your Warranties in Detail 17 Federal Emissions Warranties Emissions Performance Warranty 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 warranty duration parts, labor, and diagnosis. Honda dealer, or the date it is first and the emissions systems 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 To Get Emissions Performance you take your vehicle to the dealer first. Warranty Service for emissions warranty service, to Performance Warranty If your vehicle fails an either honor your claim for Coverage EPA-approved short test, it should adjustment, repair, or replacement, Honda warrants that, if your vehicle be taken to an authorized Honda or notify you in writing that your fails an EPA-approved emissions automobile dealer. Take along proof claim is being denied, and explain short test, Honda will, at no cost to of the purchase date and a copy of why. you during the warranty coverage the test report. period, make all adjustments, NOTE: The emissions test should be diagnosis, repairs and replacements performed with the vehicle at normal necessary to bring your vehicle into operating temperature. Before compliance with applicable getting a test, drive the vehicle for emissions standards. several miles at 25 MPH or above and test the vehicle as soon as possible after driving.

18 Your Warranties in Detail Federal Emissions Warranties

If this time limit is not met, an If an authorized Honda automobile If you choose a repair facility that is authorized Honda dealer will dealer is unable to repair your not an authorized Honda dealer, perform the required repairs free of vehicle within 30 days from the time Honda will reimburse you for the charge. The only exceptions allowed you take your vehicle to the dealer, repair, including diagnosis. Parts are when you, the owner, request or you may have your vehicle repaired reimbursement is at the agree to a delay, or the delay is at any repair facility you choose. manufacturer's suggested retail price, caused by circumstances beyond the The only exceptions allowed are and labor reimbursement is at a control of Honda or the dealer. 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.

Your Warranties in Detail 19 California Emissions Warranties

In addition to the Federal Emissions on your 2005 vehicle. In California, Manufacturer's Warranty Warranties, the California Emissions new motor vehicles must be Coverage Warranties that follow cover all designed, built and equipped to meet For 3 years or 50,000 miles, vehicles registered and normally the State's stringent anti-smog whichever first occurs: driven in California, Connecticut, standards. Honda must warrant the • If your vehicle fails a Smog Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. emission control system on your Check inspection, all necessary vehicle for the periods of time listed repairs and adjustments will be Time and Mileage Period below provided there has been no made by Honda to ensure that These warranties begin on the date abuse, neglect or improper your vehicle passes the inspection. the vehicle is delivered to the first maintenance of your vehicle. This is your emissions control purchaser other than an authorized systems PERFORMANCE Your emission control system may Honda dealer, or the date it is first WARRANTY. include parts such as the carburetor used as a demonstrator, lease, or or fuel injection system, the ignition • If any emissions-related part on company vehicle. The duration of system, catalytic converter, and your vehicle is defective, the part the warranties may vary depending engine computer. Also included may will be repaired or replaced by on vehicle model and location. Refer be hoses, belts, connectors and other Honda. This is your short-term to the emissions parts list at the back emissions control systems emissions-related assemblies. of this booklet for more information. DEFECTS WARRANTY. Where a warrantable condition Refer to the emissions parts list in Your Warranty Rights exists, Honda will repair your and Obligations the back of this booklet for more vehicle at no cost to you, including information on the warranty duration The California Air Resources Board diagnosis, parts and labor. and the emissions systems that are and Honda are pleased to explain the covered. emission control systems warranty 20 Your Warranties in Detail California Emissions Warranties

For 7 years or 70,000 miles, your vehicle, but Honda cannot deny If you have any questions regarding whichever first occurs: 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 presenting California residents may also contact repaired or replaced by Honda. This your vehicle to a Honda dealer as the California Air Resources Board is your long-term emissions control soon as a problem exists. The at P.O. Box 8001, El Monte, CA systems DEFECTS WARRANTY. warranty repairs should be 91734-8001. Refer to the emissions parts list in completed in a reasonable amount of The California Emissions Control the back of this booklet for more time, not 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. you warranty coverage 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 2005 model year Honda automobile Responsibilities maintenance or unapproved distributed by American Honda As the vehicle owner, you are modifications. 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 Your Warranties in Detail 21 California Emissions Warranties

If an authorized Honda automobile designed to keep your vehicle's Under normal circumstances, Honda dealer cannot repair your vehicle or emissions control systems will pay for warranty repairs only honor your claim within a functioning properly by maintaining when they are performed at an reasonable period of time, contact your vehicle in peak operating authorized Honda repair facility. Honda Automobile Customer condition. However, in an emergency situation, Service for assistance (see inside Honda will not deny a claim for the repair of emissions control front cover). If you are not satisfied emissions warranty coverage simply devices or systems may be done by with the way in which a claim was because you did not maintain the any automotive repair establishment resolved by Honda, in California you vehicle, or do not have maintenance or individual, or by the owner, using may write directly to: records to show that you did. any replacement part. California Air Resources Board However, any part that fails because An emergency situation is P.O. Box 8001 of abuse or lack of required considered to exist if an authorized El Monte, CA 91734-8001 maintenance will not be covered by Honda repair facility is not Your Responsibilities this warranty. reasonably available, or when a warranted part is not available To qualify for coverage under the Honda recommends that only parts supplied by Honda or equivalent within 30 days, or when an defects and performance warranties, authorized Honda repair facility is you should operate and maintain parts be used to repair your vehicle. Maintenance, replacement, or unable to complete a repair within your 2005 Honda automobile 30 days. according to the requirements on repair of emissions control devices page 40 of this Warranty booklet, and systems may be done by any Honda will reimburse you for those and the Maintenance Schedule in the automotive repair establishment emergency repairs, including Owner's Manual. This schedule is or individual. diagnosis, covered by the Emissions

22 Your Warranties in Detail California Emissions Warranties

Warranties. Parts reimbursement is The use of replacement parts not These Warranties Do Not at the manufacturer's suggested retail equivalent to the original parts may Cover: price, and labor reimbursement is at impair the effectiveness of your • Failures or malfunctions of the a 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 Honda dealer. it is defective or causes damage to a • Replacement of maintenance warranted part, your claim for repair items such as, but not limited to: to bring your vehicle into spark plugs, filters, hoses, belts, compliance with applicable coolant or lubricants beyond their standards may be denied. If the part first scheduled maintenance. 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.

Your Warranties in Detail 23 California Emissions Warranties 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, 2005 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 reimbursement is at the 1. is designed, built and equipped to parts, labor, and diagnosis. Any authorized Honda automobile dealer manufacturer's suggested retail price, conform at the time of sale with and labor reimbursement is at a all applicable emissions standards will perform the adjustment, repair, or replacement within 30 days from geographically-appropriate hourly 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, present the replaced part(s) and a and workmanship which would If an authorized Honda automobile cause it to fail to conform with copy of the paid receipt to any dealer is unable to repair your authorized Honda automobile dealer. applicable requirements during the 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.

24 Your Warranties in Detail California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty 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 If your vehicle fails a Smog Check either honor or deny your claim for Coverage test (or an EPA-approved short test), adjustment, repair, or replacement, or notify you in writing that your Honda warrants to the owner of any it should be taken to an authorized Honda automobile dealer. Take claim is being denied, and explain 2005 model year Honda that if your 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 NOTE: The emissions test should be authorized Honda dealer will warranty coverage period, make all performed with the vehicle at normal perform the required repairs free of adjustments, diagnosis, repairs and operating temperature. Before charge. The only exceptions allowed replacements necessary to make getting a test, drive the vehicle for are when you, the owner, request or your vehicle pass the test. several miles at 25 mph or above agree to a delay, or the delay is and test the vehicle as soon as caused by circumstances beyond the possible after driving. control of Honda or the dealer.

Your Warranties in Detail 25 California Emissions Warranties

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.

26 Your Warranties in Detail 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 may vary by vehicle model Emissions Warranty Parts List. 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 duration for your vehicle. For a • Evaporative and Refueling coverage, with extended coverage on selected components. replacement or updated list, contact Emissions Control System your authorized Honda dealer, the • Exhaust Gas Recirculation • 3 years or 50,000 miles basic Honda Automobile Customer (EGR) System coverage in California and other Service Department (see inside front specified states, with extended • Exhaust System cover), or go online at coverage on selected components. hondacars.com and select Owner • Ignition System Link. • Fuel Injection System • OBD System • Transmission Control System • Intake Air System • Secondary Air Injection System • VTEC System • VTC System • Integrated Motor Assist System (IMA)

Your Warranties in Detail 27 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.

28 Your Warranties in Detail 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 13). 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.

Your Warranties in Detail 29 Tires

The tires that come as original Original Equipment Tire Dunlop Tire Corp. equipment on your new Honda are Manufacturers P.O. Box 1109 warranted by their manufacturer Buffalo, New York 14240 Yokohama Tire Corp. (including the compact spare tire). P.O. Box 4550 (800) 548-4714 A separate warranty statement for Fullerton, California 92831 the tires is in the glove box. Bridgestone/Firestone (800) 722-9888 Tech Support Services Obtaining Warranty Service (714) 870-3800 One Bridgestone Pk. Your Honda dealer will be glad to Nashville, Tennessee 37214 help in determining if a problem in MichelinTire Corp. your vehicle is caused by a defective One Parkway South (800) 847-3272 Greenville, South Carolina 29615 tire. He can also assist you in Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. locating a local representative of the (800) 847-3435 1200 Firestone Parkway tire's manufacturer so you can get (864) 458-5000 Akron, Ohio 44317 warranty service. Goodyear Tire Co. (330) 379-7000 1144 East Market Street Akron, Ohio 44316 These addresses and phone numbers are subject to change. If you have a (800) 321-2136 problem, contact your Honda dealer for current information.

30 Your Warranties in Detail Seat Belt Limited Warranty

While seat belts cannot completely Time Period This Warranty Does Not Cover: remove the possibility of injury, they This warranty continues for the • Replacement of a properly- do provide a very significant level of useful life of the vehicle. functioning seat belt assembly protection when used properly. strictly for cosmetic or comfort Honda believes the best way to Warranty Coverage reasons. enhance your safety is to use your Honda will repair or replace, at its • Failure caused by abuse, seat belt. To encourage their use, the option, any Honda seat belt alteration, accidental damage, seat belts should always be in good component that fails to function misuse, or malfunction resulting operating condition. properly during normal use. This from a collision. includes all parts and labor charges.

Your Warranties in Detail 31 Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

Only the vehicle’s owner can make a Rust that does not perforate, but is • Rusting where the paint has been claim under this warranty. Coverage caused by a defect in material or damaged by road hazards such as cannot be transferred to any other workmanship, is covered under the stones and debris. person or institution (such as an New Vehicle Limited Warranty. You • Rust caused by immersion of the insurance company). will not be charged for any parts, body panel in water, mud, or sand; material, or labor under this Time and Mileage Period or resulting from exposure to warranty. The decision to repair, corrosive gas or industrial fallout. This warranty’s coverage begins on rather than replace, any rusted body the same date as the New Vehicle panel will be made by Honda. • Paint matching. Honda reserves Limited Warranty (see page 13), and the right to decide how much of continues for 5 years with no This Warranty Does Not Cover: the repaired or replaced panel, and mileage limit. Any body panels • Surface rust on the underbody or any adjoining body panels, need repaired or replaced under this any other part of the vehicle to be repainted to match the warranty are covered only for the except body panels. original finish. Honda will not, under any circumstances, time remaining in the original • Rusting of body panels that were authorize painting the entire 5 years of coverage. repaired, replaced, or refinished vehicle strictly for the purpose of after retail sale of the vehicle, Warranty Coverage paint matching. unless those panels were repaired Honda will repair or replace any or replaced under this warranty. original body panel that rusts completely through from the inside • Body panel rust caused by abuse, out (perforated by corrosion). This misuse, or lack of maintenance. includes panels previously repaired or replaced under this warranty. 32 Your Warranties in Detail 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 Time and Mileage Period 1) the time remaining in the New than replaced. If the accessory was 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 13). All comes first. replace it are covered by Honda, but accessories are covered for the you must pay the labor costs. length of the New Vehicle Limited Accessories Not Installed by a Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles, Honda Dealer: This warranty whichever comes first. begins on the date the accessory is purchased from a Honda dealer. All accessories are covered for 1 year.

Your Warranties in Detail 33 Accessory Limited Warranty

Audio System Component Honda may use factory- This Warranty Does Not Cover: Exchange Program remanufactured audio components • Air conditioner refrigerant charge If the audio system in your Honda rather than new components for after the first year, unless required develops a problem during this some warranty repairs. Those as part of a warranty repair. components, like new components, warranty period, telephone the • Any accessory installed on a Service Department at your are covered for the remainder of the Accessory Limited Warranty. Honda other than the year or Honda dealer. The service person model it was designed to fit. will ask you several questions about your vehicle and the problem. If he • Any accessory that is improperly decides from this conversation that installed. the problem is in one of the system's • Any claim presented without major components (radio, CD proof of accessory purchase player), he will immediately order a and/or installation date and replacement component. This will vehicle mileage at time of take less than a week. You will then installation. be notified to bring your vehicle to • The cost of labor to repair or the dealership so the audio system replace any accessory that was not can be repaired. Telephoning your originally installed by a Honda dealer about an audio system dealer. problem allows him to serve you more efficiently and can save you an extra trip.

34 Your Warranties in Detail Replacement Parts Limited Warranty

This warranty applies only to starters, brake calipers, power repair is covered by Honda, but you automobile replacement parts steering racks and pumps, ABS must pay all installation costs. distributed by American Honda modulators, automatic transmissions, through the Honda Automobile and driveshafts. Check with your This Warranty Does Not Cover: Division, and sold through a Honda dealer to determine if a • Claims which do not include automobile dealer in the United remanufactured part was used to documented proof of purchase States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. repair your vehicle. date, installation date, and vehicle mileage at the time of installation. Virgin Islands. Remanufactured parts purchased • Parts considered to be normal Time and Mileage Period from a Honda dealer but installed by someone else are covered for 3 years maintenance items, unless they are Parts installed by a Honda dealer are from the date of purchase. defective in material or covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles, workmanship. Some examples whichever comes first. Warranted Warranty Coverage are: spark plugs, filters, and brake parts purchased from a Honda dealer Honda will repair or replace any part pads. but installed by someone else are covered by this warranty that is • Parts replaced under the New covered for 1 year from the date of defective in material or Vehicle Limited Warranty or parts purchase. workmanship under normal use. If covered by other warranties in this Remanufactured Parts the part was originally installed by manual. a Honda dealer, the repair or Remanufactured parts installed by a replacement will be done with no Honda dealer are covered for 3 years charge for parts or labor. If the part or 36,000 miles, whichever comes was originally installed by someone first. Some examples of else, the cost of the replacement or remanufactured parts are: alternators, Your Warranties in Detail 35 Replacement Battery Limited Warranty

This warranty applies only to Time and Mileage Period Warranty Coverage replacement batteries purchased Replacement batteries are covered During the first two years of service, from a Honda automobile dealer in by a 5 year limited warranty. a defective replacement battery will the United States, Puerto Rico, or the be replaced at no cost for the new U.S. Virgin Islands. battery, labor, or installation. For the remaining three years, you will receive a credit toward the purchase of a new battery. This credit is based on the then-current retail price: • Months 25 to 36 - 60% • Months 37 to 48 - 40% • Months 49 to 60 - 20% The battery is warranted for the time remaining in the original 5 year Replacement Battery Limited Warranty. No cash reimbursement will be made. You are responsible for the labor or installation charges.

36 Your Warranties in Detail Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty

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

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Your Responsibility

Operation and Maintenance of Your Honda ...... 40 How to Get Warranty Service ...... 42 Limitations and Disclaimers ...... 44

39 Operation and Maintenance of Your Honda

By keeping your Honda in top • Operate your Honda on Always maintain your 2005 Honda condition, you will be rewarded with reasonable roads within the legal according to the Maintenance years of trouble-free service at the speed limit. Schedule in your Owner's Manual. lowest operating cost. The keys to The time and mileage intervals given keeping your Honda in top condition • Drive your Honda regularly over a in this Schedule for inspections and are proper operation and regular distance of several miles. Like a replacements should never be maintenance. person, a vehicle functions better exceeded. They are essential to with regular exercise. trouble-free operation. Parts that fail because they did not get Proper Operation • Always use an unleaded gasoline proper, timely maintenance are Your Honda is designed for use as a of the proper Octane Number not covered by warranty. However, passenger vehicle. You should use it (Anti-Knock Index). See your if a part fails due to a defect in to transport people and their luggage Owner's Manual for more material or workmanship, the on regular roads and highways. information. Several things you should do to take warranty claim will not be denied care of your Honda are: because of improper maintenance, or Maintenance operation. • Avoid exceeding your vehicle's You should check the engine oil and load limit. This puts excess strain radiator coolant levels each time you on the engine, brakes, and several fill the gas . This protects the other systems in your vehicle. vital systems of your Honda, and Refer to the Owner's Manual to may help you discover potential find the location of the Load problems. Limit label on your vehicle.

40 Your Responsibility Operation and Maintenance of Your Honda

The people at your Honda dealer are • A Maintenance Record (such as NOTE: As an aid for the next owner, fully trained and equipped to the one in the Owner's Manual) keep all maintenance receipts with efficiently perform scheduled showing the odometer mileage the vehicle if it is sold. maintenance on your 2005 Honda. and date for each service. Each However, service at the dealer is not entry in this Record should be mandatory for continued warranty signed by a person who is coverage. You can have scheduled qualified to service automobiles. maintenance done somewhere other than your Honda dealer, or you can • Copies of repair orders or other do the maintenance yourself. receipts that include the odometer mileage and date that the vehicle If you regularly take your vehicle to was serviced. Each receipt should the Honda dealer for scheduled be signed by a qualified maintenance, the dealership automotive service technician. personnel will know its history if you need to make a warranty claim. • A statement that you completed If someone else has been performing the maintenance yourself, showing the maintenance, the dealer may ask the odometer mileage and date for evidence that you have properly you did the work. Receipts for the maintained the vehicle. This replacement parts (fluids, filters, evidence may consist of one or more etc.) should accompany this of the following: statement.

Your Responsibility 41 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 his 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, take retail price; and you will be and along proof of the vehicle's mileage reimbursed for labor at a at the time of installation. • All Honda dealers within 50 miles geographically-appropriate labor rate of the break-down were closed at for Honda's recommended time If your vehicle cannot be driven, the time, or there were no Honda allowance. contact the Honda automobile dealer dealers within 50 miles. nearest to you for towing assistance. If you are ever dissatisfied with a You do not have to pay for towing and warranty service or decision from a to the nearest Honda dealer if the Honda dealer, please refer to the failure is covered by any of the • The vehicle was immobile, or Customer Satisfaction statement on warranties in this book. attempting to drive the vehicle page 4. would cause further damage or be Emergency Repairs unsafe. Honda recognizes that your vehicle could develop a serious problem needing immediate repair at a facility other than a Honda dealer.

42 Your Responsibility 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 have parts that are suitable for your Honda to travel outside the U.S., If you plan to export your vehicle to U.S. vehicle. you may want to contact Honda another country and register it there, Automobile Customer Service. They we recommend that you contact the Warranty Coverage Outside can give you information on Honda vehicle import agency in that the United States distributors in the area you plan to country to determine the The warranties in this booklet cover visit. You should also contact the requirements. American Honda does only purchased and tourist bureaus in the areas you will not have this information. 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 Honda dealers outside the U.S. may the United States modify a vehicle to meet foreign Any vehicle purchased from an not honor these warranties. If you specifications are not available in have your U.S.-specification Honda authorized Honda dealer in this the U.S. country is manufactured to meet serviced by a Honda dealer in U.S. government safety and Getting your vehicle serviced in another country (while on vacation, emissions specifications. Other another country may be difficult, for example), and that service would countries not only market different even if you take it to a Honda dealer. normally be covered by one of the Honda models, they also have their Because that country may have warranties in this booklet, please contact American Honda. Your Responsibility 43 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 on how long an implied warranty Honda disclaims any responsibility lasts; or they may not allow for loss of time or use of the parts exclusion or limitation of incidental or vehicle in which the parts are or consequential damages. installed, transportation or any other incidental or consequential These warranties give you specific damage. Any implied warranties, legal rights, and you may also have including the implied warranty of other rights which vary from state to merchantability and fitness for a state. particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this written warranty.

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