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In the United States Acura Client Services Mail Stop 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90501-2746

(800) 382-2238

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

Bella International Corp. C-1 Bechara St. Segarra Corner Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico 00920

(787) 620-7028

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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 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 You r Responsibility ...... 37 Operation and Maintenance of Your Honda How to Get Warranty Service Limitations and Disclaimer

Acura 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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Introduction

Customer Satisfaction ...... 4

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

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

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Customer Satisfaction

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

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Customer Satisfaction

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

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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 Acura 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, Acura dealer or Acura Client laws vary from state to state, their a chance to correct the problem(s). Services Office. 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 Acura 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.

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Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty

Acura 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 Acura Acura dealer's decision, call or write repair a problem that is not covered at no cost, discuss it with your to the Acura Client Services Office by your vehicle's limited warranties. dealer. (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 Acura should be responsible for the repair. Your request will be investigated, and you will be informed of Acura's decision.

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A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

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

New Vehicle Limited Warranty ...... 13 Every new Acura is covered, except for tires, for 4 years or 50,000 miles. The tires are warranted separately.

Federal Emissions Warrantie s ...... 14 The Emissions-related Defects and Performance Warranties cover the components that make up your Acura's emissions control systems.

California Emissions Warrantie s ...... 20 The Emissions Control Systems Defects and Performance Warranties cover Acuras registered and operated in California or in other states that have adopted California warranty regulations.

Original Equipment Battery Limited Warrant y ...... 28 The original battery in your new Acura is fully covered for the first 4 years.

Tires...... 29 The original tires are warranted by their manufacturer. Your Acura dealer will be glad to assist you in contacting a local representative of the tire's manufacturer, if needed.

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A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

Seat Belt Limited Warranty ...... 30 Seat belts that fail to function properly are covered for the useful life of the vehicle.

Rust Perforation Limited Warrant y ...... 31 Acura 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 Warrant y ...... 32 All accessories are covered up to 4 years or 50,000 miles, depending on time of installation.

Replacement Parts Limited Warrant y...... 34 Genuine Acura parts, when installed by your Acura dealer, are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles. Parts purchased from, but not installed by, an Acura dealer are covered for 1 year.

Replacement Battery Limited Warrant y ...... 35 A replacement battery purchased from your Acura dealer is fully covered for the first 2 years, with the coverage prorated for the remaining 3 years.

Replacement Muffle r Lifetime Limited Warrant y ...... 36 A replacement muffler purchased from your Acura 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.

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Your Warranties in Detail

General Warranty Provisions ...... 12 New Vehicle Limited Warrant y ...... 13 Federal Emissions Warrantie s ...... 14 California Emissions Warrantie s...... 20 Federal and California Emissions System Coverag e...... 27 Original Equipment Battery Limited Warrant y ...... 28 Tires ...... 29 Seat Belt Limited Warrant y ...... 30 Rust Perforation Limited Warrant y ...... 31 Accessory Limited Warrant y ...... 32 Replacement Parts Limited Warrant y ...... 34 Replacement Battery Limited Warranty ...... 35 Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty ...... 36

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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 Acura 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 Acura Automobile damage, or acts of God. the vehicle, or installing Division, and sold by an Acura - Improper installation or accessories not authorized by automobile dealer in the United maintenance. Acura. 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 Acura. Acura 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 Acura 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 Acura. 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.

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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 an Acura 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 4 years they are needed as part of a uncorrected flaws or damage on or 50,000 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 Acura 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 38. 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.

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Federal Emissions Warranties

California, Connecticut, Maine, If an authorized Acura automobile page 27 for information on the Massachusetts, and Vermont dealer cannot repair your vehicle or warranty duration for the emissions residents should also refer to the honor your claim within a parts that receive extended coverage. California Emissions Warranties on reasonable period of time, contact page 20. the Acura Client Services Office for Your Responsibilities assistance (see inside front cover), or To qualify for coverage by the Your Warranty Rights and you may write to: Defects and Performance warranties, Obligations Manager, Certification and you should operate and maintain The Federal Emissions-related Compliance Division (6405J) your 2005 Acura according to the Defects and Emissions Performance requirements on page 38 of this Warranty Claims warranties are in addition to the warranty booklet, and the Acura New Vehicle Limited Environmental Protection Agency Maintenance Schedule in the Warranty. These warranties are given Ariel Rios Building Owner's Manual. This schedule is only to the owner of a 2005 Acura 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. designed to keep your vehicle's distributed by American Honda Washington, D.C. 20460 emissions control systems through the Acura Automobile Time and Mileage Period functioning properly by maintaining Division, and sold by an authorized your vehicle in peak operating Honda dealer in the fifty United Warranty coverage begins on the condition. States, the District of Columbia, the date the vehicle is delivered to the Acura will not deny a claim for Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the first purchaser other than an emissions warranty coverage simply Virgin Islands, Guam, American authorized Acura dealer, or the date because you did not maintain the Samoa, and the Commonwealth of it is first used as a demonstrator, vehicle, or do not have maintenance the Northern Mariana Islands. lease, or company vehicle, whichever comes first. Refer to records to show that you did.

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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. Acura repair facility or warranted impair the effectiveness of your Acura recommends that only parts part is not reasonably available to vehicle's emissions control systems. supplied by Acura or equivalent correct a problem. If a non-equivalent replacement part parts be used to repair your vehicle. Acura 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 Acura 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, Acura standards may be denied. If the part will pay for warranty repairs only labor rate for Acura'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 Acura 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 Acura automobile dealer. devices or systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual, or by the owner, using any replacement part.

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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 Acura 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 Acura 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.

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Federal Emissions Warranties

Emissions-related Design and Defects Warranty If this time limit is not met, an If an authorized Acura automobile If you choose a repair facility that is authorized Acura dealer will perform dealer is not able to repair your not an authorized Acura dealer, the required repairs free of charge. vehicle within 30 days from the time Acura will reimburse you for the The only exceptions allowed are you take it to the dealer, you may repair. Parts reimbursement is at the 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 Acura or the dealer. the owner, request or agree to a rate for Acura'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 Acura or the dealer. copy of the paid receipt to any authorized Acura automobile dealer.

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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 will be performed at no charge for purchaser other than an authorized information on warranty duration for parts, labor, and diagnosis. Acura dealer, or the date it is first emissions parts that receive extended An authorized Acura dealer is used as a demonstrator, lease or coverage. required, within 30 days of the time company vehicle, whichever comes you take your vehicle to the dealer first. To Get Emissions Performance Warranty Service for emissions warranty service, to either honor your claim for Performance Warranty If your vehicle fails an adjustment, repair, or replacement, Coverage EPA-approved short test, it should or notify you in writing that your Acura warrants that, if your vehicle be taken to an authorized Acura claim is being denied, and explain fails an EPA-approved emissions automobile dealer. Take along proof why. short test, Acura will, at no cost to of the purchase date and a copy of 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.

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Federal Emissions Warranties

If this time limit is not met, an If an authorized Acura automobile If you choose a repair facility that is authorized Acura dealer will perform dealer is unable to repair your not an authorized Acura dealer, the required repairs free of charge. vehicle within 30 days from the time Acura will reimburse you for the The only exceptions allowed are you take your vehicle to the dealer, repair, including diagnosis. Parts 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 Acura 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 Acura or the dealer. present the replaced part(s) and a copy of the paid receipt to any authorized Acura automobile dealer.

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California Emissions Warranties

In addition to the Federal Emissions and Acura are pleased to explain the Manufacturer's Warranty Warranties, the California Emissions emission control systems warranty Coverage Warranties that follow cover all on your 2005 vehicle. In California, For 4 years or 50,000 miles, vehicles registered and normally new motor vehicles must be whichever first occurs: driven in California, Connecticut, designed, built and equipped to meet • If your vehicle fails a Smog Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. the State's stringent anti-smog Check inspection, all necessary standards. Acura must warrant the repairs and adjustments will be Time and Mileage Period emission control system on your made by Acura to ensure that your These warranties begin on the date vehicle for the periods of time listed vehicle passes the inspection. This the vehicle is delivered to the first below provided there has been no is your emissions control systems purchaser other than an authorized abuse, neglect or improper PERFORMANCE Acura dealer, or the date it is first maintenance of your vehicle. WARRANTY. used as a demonstrator, lease, or Your emission control system may • If any emissions-related part on company vehicle. The duration of include parts such as the carburetor your vehicle is defective, the part the warranties may vary depending or fuel injection system, the ignition will be repaired or replaced by on vehicle model and location. Refer system, catalytic converter, and Acura. This is your short-term to the emissions parts list at the back emissions control systems engine computer. Also included may of this booklet for information on DEFECTS WARRANTY. be hoses, belts, connectors and other the warranty duration of the systems emissions-related assemblies. that receive extended coverage. Where a warrantable condition Your Warranty Rights exists, Acura will repair your vehicle and Obligations at no cost to you, including The California Air Resources Board diagnosis, parts and labor.

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California Emissions Warranties

For 7 years or 70,000 miles (or your owner's manual. Acura If you have any questions regarding longer on certain models: See the recommends that you retain all your warranty rights and emissions parts list and coverage receipts covering maintenance on responsibilities, you should contact sheet for your vehicle model.) your vehicle, but Acura cannot deny the Acura Client Services Office whichever first occurs: warranty solely for the lack of (see the inside front cover). If an emissions-related part in the receipts or for your failure to ensure California residents may also contact supplied list that is specially noted the performance of all scheduled the California Air Resources Board with coverage for 7 years or 70,000 maintenance. at P.O. Box 8001, El Monte, CA miles is defective, the part will be You are responsible for presenting 91734-8001. repaired or replaced by Acura. This your vehicle to an Acura dealer as The California Emissions Control is your long-term emissions control soon as a problem exists. The Systems Defects and Emissions systems DEFECTS WARRANTY. warranty repairs should be Performance warranties are in Refer to the emissions parts list in completed in a reasonable amount of addition to the Acura New Vehicle the back of this booklet for more time, not to exceed 30 days. Limited Warranty . These warranties information on the warranty duration As the vehicle owner, you should are given only to the owner of a of the emissions systems that receive also be aware that Acura may deny 2005 model year Acura automobile extended coverage. you warranty coverage if your distributed by American Honda vehicle or a part has failed due to through the Acura Automobile Owner's Warranty abuse, neglect, improper Division, for a vehicle registered and Responsibilities maintenance or unapproved operated in California or other states As the vehicle owner, you are modifications. that have adopted California responsible for the performance of warranty regulations. the required maintenance listed in

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California Emissions Warranties

If an authorized Acura automobile designed to keep your vehicle's Under normal circumstances, Acura 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 Acura repair facility. the Acura Client Services Office for condition. However, in an emergency situation, assistance (see inside front cover). If Acura will not deny a claim for the repair of emissions control you are not satisfied with the way in emissions warranty coverage simply devices or systems may be done by which a claim was resolved by because you did not maintain the any automotive repair establishment Acura, in California you may write vehicle, or do not have maintenance or individual, or by the owner, using 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 Acura repair facility is not Your Responsibilities this warranty. reasonably available, or when a warranted part is not available To qualify for coverage under the Acura recommends that only parts supplied by Acura or equivalent within 30 days, or when an defects and performance warranties, authorized Acura 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 Acura automobile 30 days. according to the requirements on repair of emissions control devices page 38 of this Warranty booklet, and systems may be done by any Acura 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

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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 Acura'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 Acura automobile dealer determines Acura 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.

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California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty Defects Warranty Coverage To Get Emissions If you choose a repair facility that is Acura warrants to the owner of any Warranty Service not an authorized Acura dealer, 2005 California model that the Repairs covered by this warranty Acura 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 Acura 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 Acura'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 Acura automobile cause it to fail to conform with copy of the paid receipt to any dealer is unable to repair your authorized Acura 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. of the emissions systems that receive extended coverage.

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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. Acura dealer, or the date it is first and the emissions system that are An authorized Acura 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 Acura warrants to the owner of any it should be taken to an authorized Acura automobile dealer. Take along claim is being denied, and explain 2005 model year Acura that if your why. vehicle fails a Smog Check test (or a copy of the Smog Check test an EPA-approved short test) Acura report. If this time limit is not met, an will, at no cost to you during the NOTE: The emissions test should be authorized Acura dealer will perform warranty coverage period, make all performed with the vehicle at normal the required repairs free of charge. adjustments, diagnosis, repairs and operating temperature. Before The only exceptions allowed are replacements necessary to make getting a test, drive the vehicle for 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 Acura or the dealer.

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California Emissions Warranties

If an authorized Acura automobile If you choose a repair facility that is dealer is not able to repair your not an authorized Acura dealer, vehicle within 30 days from the time Acura 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 Acura'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 Acura automobile dealer.

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Federal and California Emissions System Coverage

The Federal and California Coverage on components in these emissions warranties cover these systems may vary by vehicle model emissions systems on your Acura: and location. The basic coverage is • Crankcase Control System 4 years or 50,000 miles, with extended coverage on selected • Evaporative and Refueling components. Refer to the list in the Emissions Control System back of this book for information • Exhaust Gas Recirculation on extended coverage. (EGR) System • Exhaust System • Ignition System • Fuel Injection System • OBD System • Transmission Control System • Intake Air System • Secondary Air Injection System • VTEC System • VTC System

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Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty

Time and Mileage Period Warranty Coverage This warranty's coverage begins on During the first 4 years, a defective the same date as the New Vehicle battery will be replaced at no cost to Limited Warranty (see page 13). you. Diagnosis, labor, installation, The original equipment battery is and the cost of the replacement covered by a limited warranty for battery are covered by Acura. 4 years with no mileage limit.

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Tires

The tires that come as original Original Equipment Tire Dunlop Tire Corp. equipment on your new Acura 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 Acura 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 Acura dealer for current information.

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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 Acura believes the best way to Warranty Coverage reasons. enhance your safety is to use your Acura will repair or replace, at its • Failure caused by abuse, seat belt. To encourage their use, the option, any Acura 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.

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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 Acura. • Paint matching. (Acura 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. Acura 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 Acura 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.

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Accessory Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to any Accessories Installed by the Dealer Warranty Coverage accessory distributed by American After Retail Sale: This warranty Acura will repair or replace any Honda and purchased from an Acura begins on the date the accessory is Acura 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. Acura 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 Acura dealer, all parts Accessories Installed Prior to or and labor costs are covered. If the Retail Sale: This warranty begins on 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 Acura, but accessories are covered for the you must pay the labor costs. length of the New Vehicle Limited Accessories Not Installed by a Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles, Acura Dealer: This warranty begins whichever comes first. on the date the accessory is purchased from an Acura dealer. All accessories are covered for 1 year.

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Accessory Limited Warranty

Audio System Component Acura may use factory- This Warranty Does Not Cover: Exchange Program remanufactured audio components • Air conditioner refrigerant charge If the audio system in your Acura 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 Acura are covered for the remainder of the Accessory Limited Warranty. Honda other than the year or dealer. The service person will ask model it was designed to fit. 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 an Acura dealer about an audio system dealer. problem allows him to serve you more efficiently and can save you an extra trip.

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Replacement Parts Limited Warranty

This warranty applies only to starters, brake calipers, power repair is covered by Acura, but you automobile replacement parts steering racks and pumps, ABS must pay all installation costs. distributed by American Honda modulators, automatic transmissions, through the Acura Automobile and driveshafts. Check with your This Warranty Does Not Cover: Division, and sold through an Acura 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 an Acura dealer but installed by someone else are covered for 3 maintenance items, unless they are Parts installed by an Acura dealer years from the date of purchase. defective in material or are covered for 1 year or 12,000 workmanship. Some examples miles, whichever comes first. Warranty Coverage are: spark plugs, filters, and brake Warranted parts purchased from a Acura will repair or replace any part pads. Acura dealer but installed by covered by this warranty that is • Parts replaced under the New someone else are covered for 1 year defective in material or Vehicle Limited Warranty or parts from the date of purchase. workmanship under normal use. If covered by other warranties in this Remanufactured Parts the part was originally installed by manual. an Acura dealer, the repair or Remanufactured parts installed by an replacement will be done with no Acura 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,

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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 2 years of service, a from an Acura automobile dealer in by a 5 year limited warranty. defective replacement battery will be the United States, Puerto Rico, or the replaced at no cost for the new U.S. Virgin Islands. battery, labor, or installation. For the remaining 3 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.

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Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty

Time and Mileage Period This Warranty Does Not Cover: The Acura 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 an Acura 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, Acura will exchange it. You hardware. must have proof of purchase for the • The original equipment muffler, failed muffler. If the muffler was or any muffler installed while the originally installed by an Acura 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 Acura ...... 38 How to Get Warranty Service ...... 40 Limitations and Disclaimers ...... 42

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Operation and Maintenance of Your Acura

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

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Operation and Maintenance of Your Acura

The people at your Acura dealer are • A Maintenance Record (such as NOTE: As a convenience for the fully trained and equipped to the one in the Owner's Manual) next owner, keep all maintenance efficiently perform scheduled showing the odometer mileage receipts with the vehicle if it is sold. maintenance on your 2005 Acura. 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 Acura 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 Acura 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.

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How to Get Warranty Service

You should take your vehicle, along Acura will reimburse you for the For reimbursement, go to any Acura with proof of the purchase date, to repair if: automobile dealer. You must show a an Acura automobile dealer during copy of the paid receipt, and the his 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 an Acura dealer, take and retail price; and you will be along proof of the vehicle's mileage • All Honda dealers within 50 miles reimbursed for labor at a at the time of installation. of the break-down were closed at geographically-appropriate labor rate the time, or there were no Acura for Acura's recommended time If your vehicle cannot be driven, dealers within 50 miles. allowance. contact the Acura automobile dealer and nearest to you for towing assistance. If you are ever dissatisfied with a You do not have to pay for towing • The vehicle was immobile, or warranty service or decision from an to the nearest Acura dealer if the attempting to drive the vehicle Acura dealer, please refer to the failure is covered by any of the would cause further damage or be Customer Satisfaction statement on warranties in this book. unsafe. page 4.

Emergency Repairs Acura recognizes that your vehicle could develop a serious problem needing immediate repair at a facility other than an Acura dealer.

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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 Acura to travel outside the U.S., If you plan to export your vehicle to U.S. vehicle. you may want to contact the Acura another country and register it there, Client Services Office. They can we recommend that you contact the Warranty Coverage Outside give you information on Acura 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 Acuras 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. Acuras 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 Acura 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 Acura authorized Acura dealer in this the U.S. country is manufactured to meet serviced by an Acura 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 Acura dealer. normally be covered by one of the Acura models, they also have their Because that country may have warranties in this booklet, please contact American Honda.

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How to Get Warranty Service, Limitations and Disclaimers

For further information or All of the limited warranties in this These limitations or exclusions may assistance, please contact the Acura booklet are subject to the following not apply to your vehicle because Client Services Office. limitations and disclaimers: some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty Acura 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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