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In the United States: American Motor Co., Inc. Client Relations Mail Stop 100-5E-8F 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, CA 90501-2746 (800) 382-2238

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Vortex Motor Corp. Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816 (787) 620-7546 These warranties are given by Table of Contents Introduction Customer Satisfaction...... 2 Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty...... 5 A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages...... 6 Your Warranties in Detail General Warranty Provisions...... 8 New Vehicle Limited Warranty...... 9 Powertrain Limited Warranty...... 10 Federal Emissions Warranties...... 11 Federal Emissions System Coverage...... 17 California Emissions Warranties...... 18 California Emissions System Coverage...... 25 Hybrid Powertrain Warranty...... 26 High Voltage Battery Capacity Warranty...... 27 Tires...... 28 Seat Belt Limited Warranty...... 29 Rust Perforation Limited Warranty...... 30 Accessory Limited Warranty...... 31 Replacement/Remanufactured Parts Limited Warranty...... 33 Replacement 12-Volt Battery Limited Warranty...... 34 Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty...... 35 Your Responsibility Operation and Maintenance of Your Acura...... 36 How to Get Warranty Service...... 38 Warranty Coverage Outside the United States...... 39 Limitations and Disclaimers...... 40 Acura Automobile Division, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., gives these warranties on behalf of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 1919 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, California 90501-2746, a California Corporation. © 2021 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved WL-16811 Customer Satisfaction

Your complete satisfaction with STEP 2 • Your daytime and evening your Acura automobile is our main telephone numbers. goal. Personnel at authorized Acura We recognize that, on some The staff of Acura Client Relations is dealerships are trained to provide the occasions, a customer not interested in working with you and best service for your vehicle. be totally satisfied with a dealer’s decision or actions in Step 1. If this the dealership to find a satisfactory If you are not satisfied with any is the case, you should call or write solution. maintenance or repair work done by Acura Client Relations. The address STEP 3 the dealership, follow these three and telephone number are on the steps: inside front cover of this booklet. If you disagree with the decision reached by the staff of Acura STEP 1 Please provide the following Client Relations, you may request information: Talk over your concerns with to have your case reviewed in the dealership’s management, • Year, model, and Vehicle an independent forum run by such as the service manager or Identification Number (VIN) of your the National Center for Dispute general manager. In most cases, a vehicle, and its current mileage; Settlement (NCDS). You may file a satisfactory solution is found at • The name of the dealer who sold claim at any time by calling NCDS this step. you the vehicle; toll-free at 877-545-0055, ext. 120. • The name of the dealer who You may also write to: services your vehicle; National Center for Dispute Settlement • Date, mileage, and reason for P.O. Box 515831 each visit to an authorized Acura Dallas, TX 75251-5831 dealership; • Any non-Acura dealership repair service for the problem(s); and

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

Introduction 3 Customer Satisfaction Lemon Laws Some states require you to notify We want you to be satisfied with Many states have enacted what are the manufacturer about the your Acura automobile. If you have commonly referred to as “Lemon problem(s), and some states give the any questions, please contact your Laws.” Although the details of these manufacturer, or its representative, authorized Acura dealer or Acura laws vary from state to state, their a chance to correct the problem(s). Client Relations. main purpose is to assure you certain A state may require you to submit American Honda Motor Co., Inc. rights if you have problems with your your complaint to a dispute Acura Client Relations new vehicle. In general terms, these resolution program, such as NCDS, Mail Stop 100-5E-8F laws usually say that if your new before proceeding to other forums. 1919 Torrance Boulevard vehicle has a problem that cannot be Lemon laws have many provisions. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 repaired in several attempts, or has a If you feel your new Acura qualifies (800) 382-2238 series of problems that keep it out of for consideration under the lemon service for an extended period, you law in your area, we suggest you may qualify for relief under the lemon check the laws in your state. law in your state.

4 Introduction Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty Acura may cover, on a case-by-case If you are not satisfied with your Sometimes Acura offers a special basis, some or all of the cost to repair authorized Acura dealer’s decision, adjustment program to pay all or part a problem that is not covered by your call or write Acura Client Relations of the cost of certain repairs beyond vehicle’s limited warranties. (the address and telephone number the terms of the warranty. Check with If your vehicle develops a problem are on the inside front cover of this your dealer to determine whether any you feel should be repaired by Acura booklet). adjustment program is applicable to at no cost, discuss it with your dealer. Please provide this information about your motor vehicle. your vehicle: • Year, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of your vehicle, and its current 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.

Introduction 5 A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

This is a brief summary of the warranties covering your 2021 Acura. Please refer to the listed page for a full description of each warranty’s coverage and limitations.

New Vehicle Limited Warranty...... 9 Every new Acura is covered, including the 12-volt battery, for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The tires are warranted separately. Powertrain Limited Warranty...... 10 The powertrain in your new Acura is covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first. Federal Emissions Warranties...... 11 The Emissions-related Defects and Performance Warranties cover the components that make up your Acura’s emissions control systems. California Emissions Warranties...... 18 The Emissions Control Systems Defects and Performance Warranties cover Acura vehicles registered and operated in California or in other States that have adopted California emissions warranty regulations. Hybrid Powertrain Warranty...... 26 The Hybrid Powertrain Warranty applies to all new Acura models with hybrid powertrains. High Voltage Battery Capacity Warranty...... 27 Gradual capacity loss of the high voltage battery is expected and not covered under warranty. Greater than normal degradation is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, and can be determined by an authorized Acura dealer. Tires...... 28 The original tires are warranted by their manufacturer. Your authorized Acura dealer can assist you in contacting a local representative of the tire’s manufacturer, if needed.

6 Introduction A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

Seat Belt Limited Warranty...... 29 Seat belts that fail to function properly are covered for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first Rust Perforation Limited Warranty...... 30 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 Warranty...... 31 All Acura accessories are covered up to 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, depending on time of installation. Replacement/Remanufactured Parts Limited Warranty...... 33 Acura Genuine replacement parts purchased from an authorized Acura dealer are covered for at least 1 year. Acura Genuine Remanufactured Parts purchased from an authorized Acura dealer are covered up to 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, depending on place of installation. Replacement 12-Volt Battery Limited Warranty...... 34 A replacement 12-volt battery (other than a Hybrid Powertrain System battery) purchased from an authorized Acura dealer is covered by a 100-month (8 years and 4 months) limited warranty. Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty...... 35 Replacement exhaust components (muffler, A-pipe, and B-pipe) purchased from your authorized Acura dealer are covered for as long as you own the vehicle. Installation is included if the covered exhaust components were originally installed by your authorized Acura dealer.

Introduction 7 General Warranty Provisions The warranty coverages in this The warranties in this booklet do not • Any vehicle while it is registered booklet are offered only to the owner cover: or normally driven outside of the or lessee of a 2021 Acura automobile. • The failure of any part or accessory United States, Puerto Rico, the To be covered, the vehicle must due to: U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the be distributed by American Honda Commonwealth of the Northern through the Acura Automobile - Abuse, misuse, accidental Mariana Islands. damage, or acts of nature. Division, and sold or leased by an • Any failure caused by modifying authorized Acura automobile dealer - Improper installation or maintenance. the vehicle, or installing in the United States, Puerto Rico, accessories not authorized by the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and - A low fluid level or the use of a fluid other than specified by Acura. the Commonwealth of the Northern Acura. Mariana Islands. • Any incidental expenses or - The installation of any part inconvenience incurred due to the Parts replaced under any of the that is not equal to the original loss of use of your vehicle. warranties in this booklet become the in quality of materials or property of Acura. Acura will make workmanship. • Any vehicle that has ever been the final decision whether to repair - Use of the vehicle in competition declared a total loss or sold for any existing part or assembly or or racing events. salvage by a financial institution or replace it. - Improper fueling procedures. insurer, or that has been issued a “salvage” or similar title under any Acura may use factory- • Any installed part or accessory that state’s law. This exclusion does not remanufactured parts rather than fails because it was not designed apply to the Emissions Warranties, new parts for some warranty repairs. to fit that year and model of Acura the Seat Belt Limited Warranty, Those parts, like new parts, are automobile. the Replacement Parts Limited covered for the remainder of the New • Any vehicle with an odometer that Warranty, or any recalls or other Vehicle Limited Warranty has been altered so it is impossible campaigns. (see page 9). to determine the actual mileage.

8 Your Warranties in Detail New Vehicle Limited Warranty Time and Mileage Period covered only until this New Vehicle • Expendable maintenance items (such as filters, or brake pads/ This warranty begins on the date the Limited Warranty expires. linings) when replaced due to vehicle is put into use in one of the This New Vehicle Limited Warranty normal wear or customer abuse. following ways: Does Not Cover: • Tires are warranted by their • The vehicle is delivered to the first • Normal wear or deterioration of manufacturers (see page 28 for purchaser by an authorized Acura any part. more information). dealer. • Cleaning and polishing. Limited Warranty Coverage • The vehicle is leased. • The adding of any fluids, unless • Original equipment batteries for • The vehicle is used as a they are needed as part of a key fobs and remotes are covered demonstrator or company vehicle. warranty repair. for the first 6 months of ownership. Your vehicle is covered for 4 years • Broken, chipped, or scratched • Original equipment wiper blade or 50,000 miles, whichever comes window glass unless it is due to a inserts are covered for the first 6 first. Some parts may have separate defect in material or workmanship. months of ownership. coverage under other warranties • Any item concerning your vehicle’s • Wheel balancing and wheel described in this booklet. general appearance that is not alignment are covered for the first Warranty Coverage due to a defect in material or year or 12,000 miles, whichever workmanship. Cosmetic flaws or Acura will repair or replace any comes first, unless required as part minor damage to the body, paint, part that is defective in material or of a warranty repair. workmanship under normal use. or other items may occur during • Air conditioner refrigerant is See Operation and Maintenance of manufacture or shipping of your covered for the first 2 years or Your Acura on page 36. vehicle. If you find any uncorrected 24,000 miles, whichever comes All repairs/replacements made under flaws or damage on your new first, unless required as part of a this warranty are free of charge. vehicle, notify the dealer as soon warranty repair. The replaced or repaired parts are as possible after delivery. Your Warranties in Detail 9 Powertrain Limited Warranty Time and Mileage Period Parts Covered by the Powertrain Front-Wheel-Drive System Warranty This warranty’s coverage begins on Final drive housing and all internal the same date as the New Vehicle Your vehicle may not be equipped parts, driveshafts, constant velocity Limited Warranty (see page 9). with all the parts listed. Other joints, front hubs and bearings, seals Your powertrain is covered for 6 parts may be covered. Contact an and gaskets. authorized Acura dealer or Acura years or 70,000 miles, whichever Rear-Wheel-Drive System comes first. Client Relations (see inside front cover of this booklet) for further Differential housing and all internal Some powertrain parts may have information. parts, propeller shafts, universal additional coverage under other joints, driveshafts, constant velocity warranties described in this booklet. joints, rear hubs and bearings, seals Cylinder block and head and all and gaskets. Warranty Coverage internal parts, timing gears and Acura will repair or replace any gaskets, timing chain/belt and cover, For a list of items not included in this part that is defective in material or flywheel, valve covers, oil pan, oil warranty, please refer to page 9. workmanship under normal use. , intake and exhaust manifolds, See Operation and Maintenance of engine mounts, engine/powertrain Your Acura on page 36. control module, water pump, fuel All repairs/replacements made under pump, seals and gaskets. this warranty are free of charge. Transmission and Transaxle The replaced or repaired parts are Case and all internal parts, torque covered only until this Powertrain converter, transfer case and all Limited Warranty expires. internal parts, transmission/ powertrain control module, seals and gaskets.

10 Your Warranties in Detail Federal Emissions Warranties California, Connecticut, Delaware, If an authorized Acura dealer cannot Your Responsibilities Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, repair your vehicle or honor your To qualify for coverage by the New Jersey, New York, Oregon, claim within a reasonable period of Defects and Performance warranties, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, time, contact Acura Client Relations you should operate and maintain and Washington residents should for assistance (see inside front cover your 2021 Acura according to also refer to the California Emissions of this booklet), or you may write to: the requirements on page 36 Warranties on page 18. Director, of this warranty booklet and/ Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Light-Duty Vehicle Center, or the information provided by The Federal Emissions-related U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the Maintenance Minder™. This Defects and Emissions Performance Attention: Warranty Claim schedule is designed to keep your warranties are in addition to the 2000 Traverwood Drive vehicle’s emissions control systems Acura New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 functioning properly by maintaining These warranties are given only to [email protected] your vehicle in peak operating the owner or lessee of a 2021 Acura Time and Mileage Period condition. distributed by American Honda Warranty coverage begins on the date through the Acura Automobile the vehicle is delivered to the first Division, and sold or leased by an purchaser other than an authorized authorized Acura dealer in the United Acura dealer, or the date it is first States, the District of Columbia, the used as a demonstrator, lease, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the company vehicle, whichever comes U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American first. Refer to page 17 of this Samoa, and the Commonwealth of booklet for information on warranty the Northern Mariana Islands. duration and the emissions systems that are covered.

Your Warranties in Detail 11 Federal Emissions Warranties Acura will not deny a claim for emergency situation, however, the present the replaced part(s) and emissions warranty coverage repair of emissions control devices a copy of the paid receipt to any because you did not generally or systems may be done by any authorized Acura dealer. maintain the vehicle, or do not have automotive repair establishment or The use of replacement parts not maintenance records to show that individual, or by the owner, using an equivalent to the original parts may you did. equivalent, non-Acura replacement impair the effectiveness of your However, any part that fails as a part. An emergency situation is vehicle’s emissions control systems. result of abuse, misuse, unapproved considered to exist if an authorized If a non-equivalent replacement modification, use of improper Acura repair facility is not reasonably part is used in the maintenance parts, or failure to perform required available, when a warranted part is or repair of your vehicle, and if an maintenance affecting the failed not available within 30 days, or when authorized Acura dealer determines part will not be covered under this an authorized Acura repair facility is it is defective or causes a failure of a warranty. unable to complete a repair within 30 warranted part, your claim for repair days. Acura recommends that only parts to bring your vehicle into compliance supplied by Acura or equivalent Acura will reimburse you for those with applicable standards may be parts be used to repair your vehicle. emergency repairs, including denied. However, a warranty claim Maintenance, replacement, or diagnosis, that are covered will not be denied if a vehicle fails by the Emissions Warranties. to meet emissions standards for repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any Parts reimbursement is at the reasons unrelated to the use of a automotive repair establishment or manufacturer’s suggested retail non-equivalent replacement part. individual using any certified part. price, and labor reimbursement is at a geographically appropriate hourly Under normal circumstances, Acura labor rate for Acura’s recommended will pay for warranty repairs only time allowance. For reimbursement, when they are performed at an authorized Acura repair facility. In an

12 Your Warranties in Detail Federal Emissions Warranties

These Warranties Do Not Cover: Emissions-Related Design and Defects Warranty • Failures or malfunctions of the Design and Defects Warranty To Get Emissions Warranty Service emissions control systems caused Coverage by abuse, alteration, accident, Repairs covered by this warranty will misuse, or the use of leaded or Acura warrants to the owner or be performed at no charge for parts, non-approved . lessee of any 2021 Acura model that labor, and diagnosis. the automobile: • Replacement of maintenance items Within 30 days of the time you such as, but not limited to, spark 1. is designed, built, and equipped take your vehicle to the dealer for plugs, filters, hoses, belts, coolant, to conform with all emissions emissions warranty service, an or lubricants beyond their first standards applicable at the time of authorized Acura dealer is required required maintenance point. sale or lease; either to honor your claim for adjustment, repair, or replacement, • Consequential damages such as and or to notify you in writing that your loss of time or use of the vehicle. 2. is free from defects in materials claim is being denied, and explain and workmanship that would cause why. it to fail to conform with applicable emissions requirements during the specified time and mileage periods. Refer to the emissions warranty parts list in the back of this booklet for more information on warranty duration and the emissions systems that are covered.

Your Warranties in Detail 13 Federal Emissions Warranties

Emissions-Related Design and Defects Warranty

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

14 Your Warranties in Detail Federal Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty

This warranty begins on the date To Get Emissions Performance Repairs covered by this warranty will the vehicle is delivered to the first Warranty Service be performed at no charge for parts, purchaser other than an authorized If your vehicle fails an EPA-approved labor, and diagnosis. Acura dealer, or the date it is first short test, it should be taken to an Within 30 days of the time you used as a demonstrator, lease, or authorized Acura dealer, along with take your vehicle to the dealer for company vehicle, whichever comes proof of the purchase date and a copy emissions warranty service, an first. of the test report. authorized Acura dealer is required Performance Warranty Coverage NOTE: The emissions test should be to either honor your claim for Acura warrants that, if your vehicle performed with the vehicle at normal adjustment, repair, or replacement, or fails an EPA-approved emissions operating temperature. Before having notify you in writing that your claim short test, during the designated your vehicle tested, drive the vehicle is being denied and explain why. warranty period, Acura will, at no for several miles at 25 mph or above If this time limit is not met, an cost to you, make all adjustments, and test the vehicle as soon as authorized Acura dealer will perform diagnoses, repairs, and replacements possible after driving. the requested repairs free of charge. necessary to bring your vehicle The only exceptions allowed are into compliance with applicable when you, the owner or lessee, emissions standards, during the first request or agree to a delay, or the 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever delay is caused by circumstances comes first. beyond the control of Acura or the dealer.

Your Warranties in Detail 15 Federal Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty

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

16 Your Warranties in Detail Federal Emissions System Coverage The Federal emissions warranties You can also visit In the back of this booklet is the cover these emissions systems on owners.acura.com to view the Emissions Warranty Parts List. your Acura: complete and most current This contains a detailed list of • Crankcase Control System information. components with extended coverage Coverage on components in these beyond that of the New Vehicle • Evaporative and Refueling Limited Warranty and the specific Emissions Control System systems may vary by vehicle model and location. The coverages are: warranty duration of each for your • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) vehicle. System • 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, basic coverage, with For a replacement or updated list: • extended coverage on selected • go online at owners.acura.com, • Ignition System components. and register with Acura Owners; • Fuel Injection System • contact your authorized Acura dealer; or • OBD System • contact Acura Client Relations (see • Transmission Control System inside front cover of this booklet). • Intake Air System • Valve Control System • Hybrid Powertrain System • Air Conditioning System • Active Grille Shutter • Active Seat Ventilation • High Efficiency Light (LED)

Your Warranties in Detail 17 California Emissions Warranties In addition to the Federal Emissions Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage Warranties, the California Emissions The California Air Resources Board For 4 years or 50,000 miles, or a Warranties that follow cover all and Acura are pleased to explain the longer period of time or mileage, vehicles registered and normally emissions control systems warranties whichever comes first: driven in California, Connecticut, on your 2021 Acura automobile. In • If your vehicle fails a Smog Check Delaware, Maine, Maryland, California, new motor vehicles must Massachusetts, New Jersey, New inspection, all necessary repairs be designed, built, and equipped and adjustments will be made by York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode to meet the state’s stringent anti- Island, Vermont, and Washington. Acura to ensure your emissions smog standards. Acura must warrant control system PERFORMANCE Time and Mileage Period the emissions control systems on WARRANTY. These warranties begin on the date your vehicle for the periods of time listed here provided there has been • If any emissions-related part on the vehicle is delivered to the first your vehicle is defective, the part purchaser other than an authorized no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your vehicle. will be repaired or replaced by Acura dealer, or the date it is first Acura. This is your short-term used as a demonstrator, lease, or Your emissions control systems emissions control system DEFECTS company vehicle, whichever comes may include parts such as the fuel WARRANTY. first. The duration of the warranties injection system, the ignition system, may vary depending on vehicle catalytic converter, and engine Refer to the emissions warranty parts model and location where the vehicle computer. Also included may be list in the back of this booklet for is registered and normally operated. hoses, belts, connectors, and other more information on the warranty Refer to the emissions warranty parts emissions-related assemblies. duration and the emissions systems that receive extended coverage. list at the back of this booklet for Where a warrantable condition exists, information on the warranty duration Acura will repair your vehicle at no of the systems that receive extended cost to you, including diagnosis, coverage. parts, and labor.

18 Your Warranties in Detail California Emissions Warranties For 7 years or 70,000 miles, to ensure the performance of all California residents may also contact whichever comes first: scheduled maintenance. the California Air Resources Board. If an emissions-related part listed in You are responsible for presenting California Air Resources Board this warranty booklet specially noted your vehicle to an authorized Acura 9528 Telstar Avenue with coverage for 7 years or 70,000 dealer as soon as a problem exists. El Monte, CA 91731 miles is defective, the part will be The warranty repairs should be The California Emissions Control repaired or replaced by Acura. This completed in a reasonable amount of Systems Defects and Emissions is your long-term emissions control time, not to exceed 30 days. Performance warranties are in system DEFECTS WARRANTY. As the vehicle owner or lessee, you addition to the Acura New Vehicle Refer to the emissions warranty parts should also be aware that Acura Limited Warranty. These warranties list at the back of this booklet for may deny warranty coverage if are given only to the owner or information on the warranty duration your vehicle or a part has failed lessee of a 2021 model year Acura of the systems that receive extended due to abuse, neglect, improper automobile distributed by American coverage. maintenance, or unapproved Honda through the Acura Automobile Owner’s/Lessee’s Warranty modifications. If you have any Division, for a vehicle registered Responsibilities questions regarding your warranty and operated in California or other rights and responsibilities, you states that have adopted California As the vehicle owner or lessee, you should contact Acura Client Relations emissions warranty regulations. are responsible for the performance (see the inside front cover of this of the required maintenance listed booklet). in your owner’s manual. Acura recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle, but Acura cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure Your Warranties in Detail 19 California Emissions Warranties If an authorized Acura dealer cannot functioning properly by maintaining Maintenance, replacement, or repair your vehicle or honor your your vehicle in peak operating repair of emissions control devices claim within a reasonable period of condition. and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment time, contact Acura Client Relations Acura will not deny a claim for or individual. for assistance (see the inside front emissions warranty coverage cover of this booklet). If you are because you did not generally Under normal circumstances, not satisfied with the way in which maintain the vehicle, or do not have Acura will pay for warranty repairs a claim was resolved by Acura, in maintenance records to show that only when they are performed at California, you may write directly to: you did. However, any part that an authorized Acura repair facility. California Air Resources Board fails as a result of abuse, misuse, However, in an emergency situation, 9528 Telstar Avenue unapproved modification, use of the repair of emissions control El Monte, CA 91731 improper parts, or failure to perform devices or systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment Your Responsibilities required maintenance affecting the failed part, will not be covered under or individual, or by the owner, To qualify for coverage under the this warranty. using an equivalent, non-Acura defects and performance warranties, replacement part. you should operate and maintain Acura recommends that only parts An emergency situation is considered your 2021 Acura automobile supplied by Acura or equivalent parts to exist if an authorized Acura repair according to the requirements on be used to repair your vehicle. facility is not reasonably available, page 36 of this warranty booklet when a warranted part is not and/or the information provided by available within 30 days, or when the Maintenance Minder™. This an authorized Acura repair facility is schedule is designed to keep your unable to complete a repair within vehicle’s emissions control systems 30 days.

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

Your Warranties in Detail 21 California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty

Defects Warranty Coverage To Get Emissions Warranty Service If you choose a repair facility that Acura warrants to the owner or Repairs covered by this warranty will is not an authorized Acura dealer, lessee of any 2021 California Acura be performed at no charge for parts, Acura will reimburse you for model that the automobile: labor, and diagnosis. Any authorized the repair, including diagnosis. Parts reimbursement is at the 1. is designed, built, and equipped Acura dealer will perform the adjustment, repair, or replacement manufacturer’s suggested retail to conform with all emissions price, and labor reimbursement is at standards applicable at the time of within 30 days from the time you take your vehicle to the dealer. a geographically appropriate hourly sale or lease; labor rate for Acura’s recommended and If an authorized Acura dealer is time allowance. For reimbursement, unable to repair your vehicle within present the replaced part(s) and 2. is free from defects in materials 30 days from the time you take a copy of the paid receipt to any and workmanship which would your vehicle to the dealer, then authorized Acura dealer. cause it to fail to conform with this situation will be treated as an applicable emissions requirements emergency and you may have your during the specified time and vehicle repaired at any repair facility mileage periods. you choose. Refer to the emissions warranty parts list in the back of this booklet for more information on the warranty duration of the emissions systems that receive extended coverage.

22 Your Warranties in Detail California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty

This warranty begins on the date To Get Emissions Warranty Service Repairs covered by this warranty will the vehicle is delivered to the first If your vehicle fails a Smog Check be performed at no charge for parts, purchaser other than an authorized test (or an EPA-approved short test), labor, and diagnosis. Acura dealer, or the date it is first it should be taken to an authorized Within 30 days of the time you used as a demonstrator, lease or Acura dealer. Take along a copy of take your vehicle to the dealer for company vehicle, whichever the Smog Check test report. emissions warranty service, an comes first. NOTE: The emissions test should be authorized Acura dealer is required Performance Warranty Coverage performed with the vehicle at normal either to honor your claim for Acura warrants to the owner or operating temperature. Before having adjustment, repair, or replacement, lessee of any 2021 California Acura your vehicle tested, drive the vehicle or to notify you in writing that your model that if your vehicle fails for several miles at 25 mph or above claim is being denied and explain a Smog Check test (or an EPA- and test the vehicle as soon as why. approved short test) during the possible after driving. If this time limit is not met, an emissions warranty coverage period, authorized Acura dealer will perform Acura will, at no cost to you, make the requested repairs free of charge. all adjustments, diagnoses, repairs, The only exceptions allowed are and replacements necessary to make when you, the owner or lessee, your vehicle pass the test. request or agree to a delay, or the Refer to the emissions warranty parts delay is caused by circumstances list in the back of this booklet for beyond the control of Acura or more information on the warranty the dealer. duration of the emissions systems that receive extended coverage.

Your Warranties in Detail 23 California Emissions Warranties

Emissions Performance Warranty

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

24 Your Warranties in Detail California Emissions System Coverage The California emissions warranties Coverage on components in these In the back of this booklet is the cover these emissions systems on systems may vary by vehicle model Emissions Warranty Parts List. This your Acura: and location. contains a detailed list of components • Crankcase Control System The coverages are: with extended coverage beyond that of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty • Evaporative and Refueling • 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever and the specific warranty duration of Emissions Control Systems comes first, basic coverage in each for your vehicle. California and other specified • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) For a replacement or updated list: System states, with extended coverage on selected components. • go online at owners.acura.com, • Exhaust System and register with Acura Owners; • Ignition System • contact your authorized • Fuel Injection System Acura dealer; or • OBD System • contact Acura Client Relations (see the inside front cover of this • Transmission Control System booklet). • Intake Air System • Valve Control System • Hybrid Powertrain

Your Warranties in Detail 25 Hybrid Powertrain Warranty This hybrid powertrain system Refer to the Emissions Warranty warranty applies to all Acura models Parts List in the back of this booklet with hybrid powertrains. It is in for information on the warranty addition to the New Vehicle Limited duration and the components that Warranty and the Federal/California are covered. emissions warranties. For a replacement or updated list: This coverage begins on the same • go online at owners.acura.com, date as the New Vehicle Limited and register with Acura Owners; Warranty (see page 9). • contact your authorized Acura dealer; or • contact Acura Client Relations (see the inside front cover of this booklet).

26 Your Warranties in Detail High Voltage Battery Capacity Warranty This High Voltage Battery Capacity High voltage batteries degrade Warranty is in addition to the New over time with use. Your authorized Vehicle Limited Warranty. Acura dealer can determine the state Time Period of your high voltage battery and determine if the degradation level is This warranty’s coverage begins on within the expected range. the same date as the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (see page 9), Gradual capacity loss is expected and continues for 8 years or 100,000 and not covered under your vehicle’s miles, whichever comes first. warranty. Greater than normal degradation is covered under this High Voltage Battery Capacity Warranty and is subject to the same applicable limitations in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (see page 9).

Your Warranties in Detail 27 Tires The tires that come as original Continental Tires Kenda Tires equipment on your new Acura are Continental Tire the Americas, LLC American Kenda Rubber Ind. Co., LTD warranted by their manufacturer 1830 McMillan Park Dr. 7095 Americana Parkway (including the compact spare tire, Fort Mill, SC 29707 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 if provided). A separate warranty (800) 847-3349 (800) 225-4714 statement for the tires can be found Maxxis on Acura’s website at http://owners. Goodyear/Dunlop Tires Maxxis International - USA acura.com. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 1144 East Market Street 545 Old Peachtree Rd. Obtaining Warranty Service Akron, OH 44316-0001 Suwanee, GA 30024 Your authorized Acura dealer can (800) 321-2136; (330) 796-2121 (800) 462-9947 determine if a problem in your www.maxxis.com Hankook Tires vehicle is caused by a defective Hankook Tire America Corporation Michelin Tires tire. Your authorized Acura dealer 333 Commerce St., Suite 600 Michelin Tire Corporation can also assist you in locating a Nashville, TN 37201 Customer Relations Department local representative of the tire’s (800)-HANKOOK P.O. Box 19001 manufacturer for warranty service. www.hankooktire.com/us Greenville, SC 29602-9001 Original Equipment Tire (800) 847-3435; (864) 458-5000 JK Manufacturers 24000 Greater Mack Ave. Pirelli Tires /Firestone Tires St. Clair Shores, MI 48080-1408 Pirelli Tire LLC Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (877) 7-JKTYRE (558973) Consumer Affairs Group Consumer Affairs Department 100 Pirelli Drive P.O. Box 7988 Rome, GA 30161 Chicago, IL 60680-9534 (800) 747-3554 (option #2) (800) 367-3872 These addresses and phone numbers are subject to change. Contact your authorized Acura dealer for current information. 28 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’s coverage begins on • Replacement of a properly do provide a very significant level of the same date as the New Vehicle functioning seat belt assembly protection when used properly. Acura Limited Warranty (see page 9), strictly for cosmetic or comfort believes the best way to enhance and continues for 15 years or 150,000 reasons. your safety is to use your seat belt. miles, whichever comes first. To encourage their use, the seat belts • Failure caused by abuse, alteration, should always be in good operating Warranty Coverage accidental damage, misuse, or malfunction resulting from condition. Acura will, at its option, repair a collision. or replace any Acura seat belt component that fails to function • Components of the Supplemental properly during normal use. This Restraint System (SRS - front includes all parts and labor charges. ) that interact with, or act upon, the vehicle’s seat belts (such as, but not limited to, the latch sensor, the belt pretensioners, or the ECU). Those components are covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Your Warranties in Detail 29 Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Only the vehicle’s original owner workmanship, is covered under the • Paint matching. Acura reserves the or lessee can make a claim under New Vehicle Limited Warranty. right to decide how much of the this warranty. Coverage cannot be You will not be charged for any parts, repaired or replaced panel, and transferred to any other person or material, or labor under this warranty. any adjoining body panels, need to institution (such as an insurance The decision to repair, rather than be repainted to match the original company). replace, any rusted body panel will finish. Acura will not, under any circumstances, authorize painting Time and Mileage Period be made by Acura. the entire vehicle strictly for the This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty’s coverage begins on purpose of paint matching. the same date as the New Vehicle • Surface rust on the underbody or Limited Warranty (see page 9), any other part of the vehicle except and continues for 5 years with no body panels. mileage limit. Any body panels • Rusting of body panels that were repaired or replaced under this repaired, replaced, or refinished warranty are covered only for the after retail sale of the vehicle, time remaining in the original 5 years unless those panels were repaired of coverage. or replaced under this warranty. Warranty Coverage • Body panel rust caused by abuse, misuse, or lack of maintenance. Acura will repair or replace any • Rusting where the paint has been original body panel that rusts damaged by road hazards such as completely through from the inside stones and debris. out (perforated by corrosion). This • Rust caused by immersion of the includes panels previously repaired body panel in water, mud, or sand; or replaced under this warranty. or resulting from exposure to Rust that does not perforate, but is corrosive gas or industrial fallout. caused by a defect in material or 30 Your Warranties in Detail Accessory Limited Warranty This warranty, unless changed by Accessories Installed by an Warranty Coverage American Honda in a document Authorized Acura Dealer After Retail Acura will repair or replace any Acura provided to you prior to your Sale: accessory distributed by American purchase of an accessory for your This warranty begins on the date the Honda that is defective in material 2021 vehicle, applies to accessories accessory is installed on the vehicle. or workmanship under normal use. distributed by American Honda and All accessories are covered for the Acura will decide if an accessory will purchased from an authorized Acura longer of the following two periods: be repaired rather than replaced. If dealer in the United States, Puerto 1. the time remaining in the New the accessory was installed by an Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Vehicle Limited Warranty; authorized Acura dealer, all parts and the Commonwealth of the and labor costs are covered. If the or Northern Mariana Islands. accessory was installed by someone Time and Mileage Period 2. one year. else, the cost of all parts to repair or replace it are covered by Acura, but Accessories Installed Prior to Accessories Not Installed by you must pay the labor costs. Retail Sale: an Authorized Acura Dealer: This warranty begins on the same This warranty begins on the date date as the New Vehicle Limited the accessory is purchased from Warranty (see page 9). All an authorized Acura dealer. All accessories are covered for the accessories are covered for 1 year. length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Your Warranties in Detail 31 Accessory Limited Warranty Audio and Video Component Acura may use factory- This Warranty Does Not Cover: Exchange Program remanufactured audio or video • Acura accessories that were If the dealer-installed audio and/or components, rather than new designed for a different model or video component in your Acura components, for some warranty model year than the vehicle on develops a problem during this repairs. Those components, like new which they were installed. warranty period, visit your authorized components, are covered for the remainder of the Accessory Limited • Any accessory that is improperly Acura dealer. The service consultant installed. will ask you several questions about Warranty. your vehicle and the problem. With • Any claim presented without this information, the proper diagnosis proof of accessory purchase and/ can be performed to determine if or installation date and vehicle there is a problem with the audio mileage at time of installation. or video component. If a problem • The cost of labor to repair or is found during diagnosis, your replace any accessory that was not authorized Acura dealer will order a originally installed by an authorized replacement component. When your Acura dealer. authorized Acura dealer receives the component (which normally takes less than a week), you will be notified to bring your vehicle to the dealership so that the audio or video component can be replaced.

32 Your Warranties in Detail Replacement/Remanufactured Parts Limited Warranty This warranty, unless changed by Remanufactured Parts or replacement will be done with no American Honda in a document Remanufactured parts installed charge for parts or labor. If the part provided to you prior to your by an authorized Acura dealer was originally installed by someone purchase of a replacement or are covered for 3 years or 36,000 else, the cost of the replacement or remanufactured part for your 2021 miles, whichever comes first. Some repair is covered by Acura, but you vehicle, applies only to automobile examples of remanufactured parts must pay all the labor costs. replacement parts distributed by are alternators, starters, brake This Warranty Does Not Cover: American Honda through the Acura calipers, power racks and Automobile Division, and sold , ABS modulators, automatic • Claims that do not include through an authorized Acura dealer transmissions, and driveshafts. documented proof of purchase in the United States, Puerto Rico, Check with your dealer to determine date and, if installed by an the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and if a remanufactured part was used to authorized Acura dealer, place of the Commonwealth of the Northern repair your vehicle. installation. Mariana Islands. Remanufactured parts purchased • Parts considered to be normal Time Period from an authorized Acura dealer maintenance items, unless they are defective in material or Replacement Parts but installed by someone else are covered for 3 years from the date of workmanship. Some examples are Replacement parts purchased from spark plugs, filters, and brake pads. an authorized Acura dealer are purchase. covered for 1 year from the date of Warranty Coverage • Parts replaced under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or parts purchase, or the duration of the New Acura will repair or replace any Vehicle Warranty, whichever is longer, covered by other warranties in part covered by this warranty this booklet. regardless of installation location. that is defective in material or workmanship under normal use. If the part was originally installed by an authorized Acura dealer, the repair

Your Warranties in Detail 33 Replacement 12-Volt Battery Limited Warranty This warranty, unless changed by Warranty Coverage The 12-volt battery is warranted American Honda in a document During the first 36 months (3 years) for the time remaining in the 100 provided to you prior to your of service, a defective replacement months of the Replacement 12-Volt purchase of a replacement battery will be replaced at no cost for Battery Limited Warranty. No cash 12-volt battery for your 2021 vehicle, the battery, labor, or installation. reimbursement will be made. You applies only to replacement batteries are responsible for the labor or (other than Hybrid Powertrain For the remaining 64 months (5 years installation charges. System batteries) purchased from and 4 months), you will receive a an authorized Acura dealer in the credit toward the purchase of the United States, Puerto Rico, the 12-volt battery. This credit is based U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the on the then-current retail price: Commonwealth of the Northern • Months 37 to 45: 60% Mariana Islands. • Months 46 to 55: 50% Time Period • Months 56 to 65: 40% Replacement batteries are covered for a 100-month (8 years and 4 • Months 66 to 75: 30% months) limited warranty. • Months 76 to 85: 20% • Months 86 to 95: 10% • Months 96 to 100: 5%

34 Your Warranties in Detail Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty This warranty, unless changed by Time Period This Warranty Does Not Cover: American Honda in a document Acura replacement exhaust • Labor cost for removal and provided to you prior to your components (muffler, A-pipe, and replacement of the component if purchase of a replacement exhaust B-pipe) are warranted against defects the defective exhaust component component for your 2021 vehicle, in material and workmanship for as was not originally installed by applies to Acura automobile long as the exhaust components’ an authorized Acura dealer. replacement exhaust components purchaser owns the vehicle on which • Other parts of the exhaust system, distributed by American Honda they are installed. through the Acura Automobile including gaskets, hangers, clamps, Division and sold through an If a warranted exhaust component or other mounting hardware. authorized Acura dealer in the fails due to a defect, Acura will • The original equipment muffler, United States, Puerto Rico, the exchange it. You must have A-pipe, and B-pipe or any other U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the proof of purchase for the failed muffler, A-pipe, or B-pipe installed Commonwealth of the Northern exhaust component. If the exhaust while the New Vehicle Limited Mariana Islands. component was originally installed Warranty is in effect. by an authorized Acura dealer, the cost of labor for removal and • The cost of parts or labor for any replacement of the component is also additional repairs associated with covered by this warranty. replacing the warranted exhaust components.

Your Warranties in Detail 35 Operation and Maintenance of Your Acura The keys to keeping your Acura in top • Always use an unleaded gasoline condition are proper operation and of the proper octane number (anti- regular maintenance. knock index) that does not have any unapproved additives in it. Proper Operation See your owner’s manual for more Your Acura is designed for use as a information. passenger vehicle. You should use Maintenance it on designated public roads and highways. These are some of the You should check the engine oil and things you should do to take care of radiator coolant levels each time you your Acura: fill the gas . This protects the vital systems of your Acura and may help • Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s you discover potential problems. load limit. This puts excess strain on the engine, brakes, and several Always maintain your 2021 Acura other systems in your vehicle. as suggested by the vehicle’s Refer to the owner’s manual to find Maintenance Minder™. The services the location of the load limit label are essential to trouble-free on your vehicle. operation. Parts that fail because they did not get proper, timely • Operate your Acura within the legal maintenance are not covered by speed limit. warranty. However, a warranty claim • Drive your Acura regularly over a will not be denied if a part fails due to distance of several miles. Like a a defect in material or workmanship person, a vehicle functions better for reasons unrelated to improper with regular exercise. maintenance or operation.

36 Your Responsibility Operation and Maintenance of Your Acura The personnel at your authorized This evidence may consist of one or NOTE: As a convenience for the next Acura automotive dealer are trained more of these items: owner, keep all maintenance receipts and the Acura Maintenance Journal and equipped to perform scheduled • The Acura Maintenance Journal with the vehicle if it is sold. maintenance on your 2021 Acura. showing the odometer mileage and However, service at an authorized date for each service. Each entry in Acura dealer is not mandatory for this journal should be embossed continued warranty coverage. You and signed by a person who is can have scheduled maintenance qualified to service automobiles. done somewhere other than an authorized Acura dealer, or you can • Copies of repair orders or other do the maintenance yourself if you receipts that include the odometer have the tools and skills necessary to mileage and date that the vehicle correctly service your vehicle. was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualified If you regularly take your vehicle automotive service technician. to an authorized Acura dealer for scheduled maintenance, the • A statement that you completed dealership personnel will know the maintenance yourself, showing its history if you need to make a the odometer mileage and date warranty claim. you did the work. Receipts for the replacement parts (fluids, filters, Make sure your service technician etc.) should accompany this fills out and embosses your Acura statement. Maintenance Journal. If someone else has been performing the maintenance, you may need to provide evidence that you have properly maintained the vehicle. Your Responsibility 37 How to Get Warranty Service You should take your vehicle, Emergency Repairs For reimbursement, go to any authorized Acura dealer. You must along with proof of the purchase Acura recognizes that your vehicle show a copy of the paid receipt, and date, to an authorized Acura dealer could develop a serious problem the replaced part(s). The dealer will during normal service hours. needing immediate repair at a facility reimburse you for the part(s) at the If your warranty claim is for a other than an authorized Acura current manufacturer’s suggested remanufactured part or Acura dealer. Genuine accessory originally installed retail price. You will be reimbursed for by an authorized Acura dealer, also Acura will reimburse you for the labor at a geographically appropriate bring proof of the vehicle’s mileage at repair if: labor rate for Acura’s recommended the time of installation. • The repair would normally be time allowance. If your vehicle cannot be driven, covered by one of the warranties in If you are ever dissatisfied with contact the nearest authorized Acura this booklet; a warranty service or decision from dealer for towing assistance. You do and an authorized Acura dealer, please not have to pay for towing to the refer to the Customer Satisfaction nearest authorized Acura dealer if • All authorized Acura dealers within section on pages 2-4. the failure is covered by any of the 50 miles of the breakdown were warranties in this book. closed at the time, or there were no authorized Acura dealers within 50 miles; and • The vehicle was immobile, or attempting to drive the vehicle would cause further damage or be unsafe.

38 Your Responsibility Warranty Coverage Outside the United States Warranty Coverage Outside the Traveling Outside the United States If you plan to export your vehicle to another country and register it there, United States If you are planning to use your we recommend that you contact the The warranties in this booklet, except Acura to travel outside the U.S., you vehicle import agency in that country for Federal Emissions Warranties, may want to contact Acura Client to determine the requirements. cover only Acura automobiles Relations (see the inside front cover American Honda does not have this purchased or leased and registered of this booklet). They can give you information. in the United States, Puerto Rico, information on Acura distributors in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the area you plan to visit. You should Be advised that modifications to your the Commonwealth of the Northern also contact the tourist bureaus in the vehicle to meet another country’s Mariana Islands. Acura vehicles areas you will be traveling in to find requirements may be very expensive registered and normally driven in out about the availability of unleaded and, in some cases, impossible to other countries are not covered. gasoline with the proper octane perform. Parts to modify a vehicle to rating. meet foreign specifications are not Acura dealers outside the U.S. may available in the U.S. not honor these warranties. If you Relocating Outside the United States Getting your vehicle serviced in have your U.S.-specification Acura Any vehicle purchased or leased from another country may be difficult, serviced by an Acura dealer in an authorized Acura dealer in the even if you take it to an Acura dealer. another country (while on vacation, U.S. is manufactured to meet U.S. Because that country may have for example), and that service would government safety and emissions models with different equipment and normally be covered by one of the specifications. Other countries not specifications, the dealer may not warranties in this booklet, please only have different Acura models have parts that are suitable for your contact Acura Client Relations (see marketed there, but also have their U.S. vehicle. the inside front cover of this booklet). own safety and emissions standards For further information or assistance, that differ from U.S. requirements. please contact Acura Client Relations (see the inside front cover of this booklet). Your Responsibility 39 Limitations and Disclaimers All of the limited warranties in this These limitations or exclusions booklet are subject to the following may not apply to your vehicle limitations and disclaimers: because some states do not allow Acura disclaims any responsibility limitations on how long an implied for loss of time, loss of the use of warranty lasts, or they may not allow the parts, or vehicle in which the exclusion or limitation of incidental parts are installed, transportation or consequential damages. damage, and any other incidental or These warranties give you specific consequential damage. Any implied legal rights, and you may also have warranties, including the implied other rights which vary from state to warranty of merchantability and state. fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this written warranty.

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