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Table of Contents

IntroductionClient Satisfaction ......................................................................................................................................................2Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty................................................................................5A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages ..............................................................................................................6

Your Warranties in DetailGeneral Warranty Provisions ....................................................................................................................................8New Vehicle Limited Warranty..................................................................................................................................9Powertrain Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................10Federal Emissions Warranties ..................................................................................................................................11Federal Emissions Systems Coverage......................................................................................................................17California Emissions Warranties ..............................................................................................................................18California Emissions Systems Coverage ................................................................................................................25IMA ..........................................................................................................................................................................26Tires..........................................................................................................................................................................27Seat Belt Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................................28Rust Perforation Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................................29Accessory Limited Warranty....................................................................................................................................30Replacement Parts Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................32Replacement Battery Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................33Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty ............................................................................34

Your ResponsibilityOperation and Maintenance of Your Acura ............................................................................................................35How to Get Warranty Service ..................................................................................................................................37Limitations and Disclaimers ....................................................................................................................................39

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Acura Automobile Division, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., gives these warranties on behalf of American HondaMotor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, California 90501-2746, a California Corporation.

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Client Satisfaction

2 Introduction

Your complete satisfaction with yourAcura automobile is our main goal.All personnel at Acura dealershipsare thoroughly trained to provide thebest service for your vehicle. If youare not satisfied with anymaintenance or repair work done bythe dealership, follow these threesteps:

Step 1 - Talk over your concernswith the dealership's management,such as the service manager orgeneral manager. In most cases, asatisfactory solution is found at thisstep.

Step 2 - We recognize that, on someoccasions, a client will not be totallysatisfied with a dealer's decision oractions in Step 1. If this is the case,you should call or write Acura ClientRelations. The address and telephonenumber are on the inside front coverof this booklet.

Please provide this information:

• Year, model, and Vehicle Iden-tification Number (VIN) of yourvehicle, and its current mileage;

• The name of the dealer who soldyou the vehicle;

• The name of the dealer whoservices your vehicle;

• Date, mileage, and reason for eachvisit to an Acura dealership;

• Any non-Acura dealership repairservice for the problem(s); and

• Your daytime and eveningtelephone numbers.

The staff of Acura Client Relationsis interested in working with youand the dealership to find asatisfactory solution.

Step 3 - If you disagree with thedecision reached by the staff ofAcura Client Relations, you mayrequest to have your case reviewedin an independent forum run by theNational Center for DisputeSettlement (NCDS). You may file aclaim at any time by calling NCDStoll-free at 877-545-0055.

You may also write to:

National Center for DisputeSettlementP.O. Box 1108Mt. Clemens, MI 48046


Client Satisfaction

Introduction 3

The purpose of NCDS is to resolvedisputes between vehiclemanufacturers and their clients.NCDS's decision makers areimpartial third parties who will listento both the client and themanufacturer and decide what canbe done to resolve the disagreement.

NCDS's decision is not binding onyou unless you agree to accept it. Ifyou accept the decision, Acura willabide by it. Generally, disputessubmitted to NCDS are resolvedwithin 40 days (47 days if you havenot first contacted Acura about yourcomplaint).

Acura offers you the opportunity tomediate and arbitrate a disagreementthrough NCDS because we want youto feel that you have been treatedfairly.

Eligibility is limited by yourvehicle's age, mileage, and otherfactors. In order to file a claim, youneed to provide your name andaddress, the Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) of your vehicle, anda brief statement outlining thedisagreement. Initially, NCDS maytry to resolve the disagreementthrough mediation. If this is notsuccessful, your complaint will bereviewed by an impartial arbitrator.You may present the facts of yourcase to the arbitrator at an informalmeeting.

We encourage you to use thisprogram before, or instead of, goingto court. It is informal, free of chargeto you, and generally resolvesproblems much faster than the courtsystem. Lawyers are usually notinvolved in the resolution of claimsthrough NCDS, although you mayobtain one at your own expense ifyou choose.

If you want to go to court, we do notrequire you to first file a claim withNCDS. Please note that laws insome states may require that you filea claim with NCDS before you canproceed to a state-operated disputeresolution process or the courtsystem. If you do not accept thedecision of NCDS, you can still goto court.


Client Satisfaction

4 Introduction

Lemon LawsMany states have enacted what arecommonly referred to as "LemonLaws." Although the details of theselaws vary from state to state, theirmain purpose is to assure you certainrights if you have problems withyour new vehicle. In general terms,these laws usually say that if yournew vehicle has a problem thatcannot be repaired in severalattempts, or has a series of problemsthat keep it out of service for anextended period, you may qualify forrelief under the lemon law in yourstate.

Some states require you to notify themanufacturer about the problem(s),and some states give the manufacturer,or its representative, a chance tocorrect the problem(s). A state mayrequire you to submit yourcomplaint to a dispute resolutionprogram, such as NCDS, beforeproceeding to other forums.

Lemon laws have many provisions.If you feel your new Acura qualifiesfor consideration under the lemonlaw in your area, we suggest youcheck the laws in your state.

We want you to be satisfied withyour Acura automobile. If you haveany questions, please contact yourAcura dealer or Acura ClientRelations.

Acura Client RelationsMail Stop 500-2N-7E

1919 Torrance BoulevardTorrance, CA 90501-2746

(800) 382-2238


Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited Warranty

Introduction 5

Acura may cover, on a case-by-casebasis, some or all of the cost torepair a problem that is not coveredby your vehicle's limited warranties.

If your vehicle develops a problemyou feel should be repaired by Acuraat no cost, discuss it with yourdealer.

If you are not satisfied with yourAcura dealer's decision, call or writeAcura Client Relations (the addressand telephone number are on theinside front cover of this booklet).

Please provide this informationabout your vehicle: year, model,Vehicle Identification Number(VIN), mileage, maintenance history,a detailed explanation of theproblem, and why you think Acurashould be responsible for the repair.Your request will be investigated,and you will be informed of Acura'sdecision.

Sometimes Acura offers a specialadjustment program to pay all orpart of the cost of certain repairsbeyond the terms of the warranty.Check with your dealer to determinewhether any adjustment program isapplicable to your motor vehicle.


A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

6 Introduction

This is a brief summary of the warranties covering your 2015 Acura. Please refer to the listed page for a fulldescription of each warranty's coverage and limitations.

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

Every new Acura is covered, including the battery, for 4 years or 50,000 miles. The tires are warrantedseparately.

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

The powertrain in your new Acura is covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles.

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

The Emissions-Related Defects and Performance Warranties cover the components that make up yourAcura's emissions control systems.

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

The Emissions Control Systems Defects and Performance Warranties cover Acura vehicles registered andoperated in California or in other states that have adopted California warranty regulations.

IMA Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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


A Quick Reference to Warranty Coverages

Introduction 7

Seat Belt Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Seat belts that fail to function properly are covered for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

All accessories are covered up to 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, depending on time ofinstallation.

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Acura Genuine parts purchased from an Acura dealer are covered for 1 year.

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

A replacement battery from your Acura dealer is covered by a 100-month (8 years and 4 months) limitedwarranty.

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

Replacement exhaust components (muffler, A-pipe, and B-pipe) purchased from your Acura dealer arecovered for as long as you own the vehicle. Installation is included if the covered exhaust components wereoriginally installed by your Acura dealer.


General Warranty Provisions

The warranty coverages in thisbooklet are offered only to the owner of a 2015 Acura automobile. Tobe covered, the vehicle must bedistributed by American Hondathrough the Acura AutomobileDivision, and sold by an Acuraautomobile dealer in the United States,Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands,Guam, and the Commonwealth of theNorthern Mariana Islands.

Parts replaced under any of thewarranties in this booklet become theproperty of Acura. Acura will makethe final decision whether to repairany existing part or assembly orreplace it.

Acura may use factory-remanufacturedparts rather than new parts for somewarranty repairs. Those parts, likenew parts, are covered for theremainder of the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty (see page 9).

The warranties in this booklet do notcover:

• The failure of any part or accessorydue to:

– Abuse, misuse, accidentaldamage, or acts of nature.

– Improper installation ormaintenance.

– A low fluid level or the use of afluid other than specified by Acura.

– The installation of any part that isnot equal to the original inquality of materials orworkmanship.

– The use of the vehicle incompetition or racing events.

• Any installed part or accessory thatfails because it was not designed tofit that year and model of Acuraautomobile.

• Any vehicle with an odometer thathas been altered so it is impossibleto determine the actual mileage.

• Any vehicle while it is registered ornormally driven outside of theUnited States, Puerto Rico, the U.S.Virgin Islands, Guam, and theCommonwealth of the NorthernMariana Islands.

• Any failure caused by modifyingthe vehicle, or by installingaccessories not authorized byAcura.

• Any incidental expenses orinconvenience incurred due to theloss of use of your vehicle.

• Any vehicle that has ever beendeclared a total loss or sold forsalvage by a financial institution orinsurer, or that has been issued a"salvage" or similar title under anystate's law. This exclusion does notapply to the Emissions Warranties,the Seat Belt Limited Warranty, theReplacement Parts LimitedWarranty, or any recalls or othercampaigns.

8 Your Warranties in Detail


New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Time and Mileage Period

This warranty begins on the date thevehicle is put into use in one of thefollowing ways:

• The vehicle is delivered to the first purchaser by an Acura dealer.

• The vehicle is leased.

• The vehicle is used as ademonstrator or company vehicle.

Your vehicle is covered for 4 yearsor 50,000 miles, whichever comesfirst. Some parts may have separatecoverage under other warrantiesdescribed in this book.

Warranty Coverage

Acura will repair or replace any partthat is defective in material orworkmanship under normal use. SeeProper Operation on page 35. Allrepairs/replacements made under thiswarranty are free of charge. Thereplaced or repaired parts arecovered only until this New Vehicle

Limited Warranty expires.

This New Vehicle LimitedWarranty Does Not Cover:

• Normal wear or deterioration ofany part.

• Cleaning and polishing.

• The adding of any fluids, unlessthey are needed as part of awarranty repair.

• Broken, chipped, or scratchedwindow glass unless it is due to adefect in material orworkmanship.

• Any item concerning yourvehicle's general appearance thatis not due to a defect in materialor workmanship. Cosmetic flawsor minor damage to the body,paint, or other items may occurduring manufacture or shipping ofyour vehicle. If you find anyuncorrected flaws or damage onyour new vehicle, notify thedealer as soon as possible afterdelivery.

• Expendable maintenance items(such as filters, or brake pads/linings) when replaced due tonormal wear or customer abuse.

Limited Warranty Coverage

• Original equipment batteries forkey fobs and remotes are coveredfor the first 6 months ofownership.

• Original equipment wiper bladeinserts are covered for the first 6months of ownership.

• Wheel balancing and wheelalignment are covered for the firstyear or 12,000 miles, whichevercomes first, unless required as partof a warranty repair.

• Air conditioner refrigerant iscovered for the first 2 years or24,000 miles, whichever comesfirst, unless required as part of awarranty repair.

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Powertrain Limited Warranty


Time and Mileage PeriodThis warranty’s coverage begins onthe same date as the New VehicleLimited Warranty (see page 9).

Your powertrain is covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles, whichevercomes first.

Some powertrain parts may haveadditional coverage under otherwarranties described in this booklet.

Warranty CoverageAcura will repair or replace any part that is defective in material orworkmanship under normal use. See Proper Operation on page 35.All repairs/replacements made underthis warranty are free of charge. The replaced or repaired parts arecovered only until this PowertrainLimited Warranty expires.

Parts Covered by thePowertrain WarrantyYour vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the parts listed. Otherparts may be covered. Contact anauthorized Acura dealer or AcuraClient Relations (see inside frontcover) for further information.

EngineCylinder block and head and allinternal parts, timing gears andgaskets, timing chain/belt and cover,flywheel, valve covers, oil pan, oilpump, intake and exhaust manifolds,engine mounts, turbocharger housingand all internal parts, engine/powertrain control module, waterpump, fuel pump, seals, and gaskets.

Transmission and TransaxleCase and all internal parts, torqueconverter, transfer case and allinternal parts, transmission/powertrain control module, seals, and gaskets.

Front-Wheel-Drive SystemFinal drive housing and all internalparts, driveshafts, constant velocityjoints, front hubs and bearings, seals,and gaskets.

Rear-Wheel-Drive SystemDifferential housing and all internalparts, propeller shafts, universaljoints, driveshafts, constant velocityjoints, rear hubs and bearings, seals,and gaskets.

For a list of items not included in this warranty, please refer to page 9.


Federal Emissions Warranties


California, Connecticut, Delaware,Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania,Rhode Island, Vermont, andWashington residents should alsorefer to the California EmissionsWarranties on page 18.Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsThe Federal Emissions-RelatedDefects and Emissions Performancewarranties are in addition to theAcura New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. These warranties are givenonly to the owner of a 2015 Acuradistributed by American Hondathrough the Acura AutomobileDivision, and sold by an authorizedAcura dealer in the United States,the District of Columbia, theCommonwealth of Puerto Rico, theU.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, AmericanSamoa, and the Commonwealth ofthe Northern Mariana Islands. If an

authorized Acura dealer cannotrepair your vehicle or honor yourclaim within a reasonable period oftime, contact the Acura ClientRelations office for assistance (seethe inside front cover), or you maywrite to:

Manager, Certification andCompliance Division (6405J)

Warranty ClaimsEnvironmental Protection AgencyAriel Rios Building1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20460

Time and Mileage PeriodWarranty coverage begins on thedate the vehicle is delivered to thefirst purchaser other than anauthorized Acura dealer, or the dateit is first used as a demonstrator,lease, or company vehicle,whichever comes first. Refer to page17 for information on warranty

duration and the emissions systemsthat are covered.

Your ResponsibilitiesTo qualify for coverage by theDefects and Performance warranties,you should operate and maintainyour 2015 Acura according to therequirements on page 35 of thiswarranty booklet, the maintenanceschedule in the owner's manual,and/or the information provided bythe Maintenance Minder™. Thisschedule is designed to keep yourvehicle's emissions control systemsfunctioning properly by maintainingyour vehicle in peak operatingcondition.

Acura will not deny a claim foremissions warranty coveragebecause you did not generallymaintain the vehicle, or do not havemaintenance records to show thatyou did.




However, any part that fails as aresult of your abuse, misuse,unapproved modification, use ofimproper parts, or failure to performrequired maintenance affecting thefailed part will not be covered underthis warranty.

Acura recommends that only partssupplied by Acura or equivalentparts be used to repair your vehicle.Maintenance, replacement, orrepair of emissions control devicesand systems may be done by anyautomotive repair establishmentor individual.

Under normal circumstances, Acurawill pay for warranty repairs onlywhen they are performed at anauthorized Acura repair facility. Inan emergency situation, however, therepair of emissions control devices

or systems may be done by anyautomotive repair establishment orindividual, or by the owner, using anequivalent, non-Acura replacementpart. An emergency situation isconsidered to exist if an authorizedAcura repair facility or warrantedpart is not reasonably available tocorrect a problem.

Acura will reimburse you for thoseemergency repairs, includingdiagnosis, that are covered by theEmissions Warranties. Partsreimbursement is at the manu-facturer's suggested retail price, andlabor reimbursement is at ageographically appropriate hourlylabor rate for Acura's recommendedtime allowance. For reimbursement,present the replaced parts and a copyof the paid receipt to any authorizedAcura dealer.

The use of replacement parts notequivalent to the original parts mayimpair the effectiveness of yourvehicle's emissions control systems.If a non-equivalent replacement partis used in the maintenance or repairof your vehicle and if an authorizedAcura dealer determines it isdefective or causes a failure of awarranted part, your claim for repairto bring your vehicle into com-pliance with applicable standardsmay be denied. However, a warrantyclaim will not be denied if a vehiclefails to meet emission standards forreasons unrelated to the use of a non-equivalent replacement part.



These Warranties Do Not Cover:• Failures or malfunctions of the

emissions control systems causedby abuse, alteration, accident,misuse, or the use of leaded ornon-approved gasoline.

• Replacement of maintenanceitems such as, but not limited to,spark plugs, filters, hoses, belts,coolant, or lubricants beyond theirfirst-required maintenance point.

• Consequential damages such asloss of time or use of the vehicle.

Design and Defects Warranty CoverageAcura warrants that your Acuraautomobile:

1. is designed, built, and equipped toconform with all emissionsstandards applicable at the time ofsale,

and

2. is free from defects in materialsand workmanship that wouldcause it to fail to conform withapplicable emissions requirementsduring the specified time andmileage period.

Refer to the emissions parts list inthe back of this booklet for moreinformation on warranty durationand the emissions systems that arecovered.

To Get Emissions Warranty ServiceRepairs covered by this warrantywill be performed at no charge forparts, labor, and diagnosis.

Within 30 days of the time you takeyour vehicle to the dealer foremissions warranty service, anauthorized Acura dealer is requiredeither to honor your claim foradjustment, repair, or replacement,or to notify you in writing that yourclaim is being denied and explainwhy.

Emissions-Related Design and Defects Warranty




If this time limit is not met, anauthorized Acura dealer will performthe requested repairs free of charge.The only exceptions allowed arewhen you, the owner, request oragree to a delay, or the delay iscaused by circumstances beyond thecontrol of Acura or the dealer.

If an authorized Acura dealer is notable to repair your vehicle within 30days from the time you take it to thedealer, you may have your vehiclerepaired at any repair facility youchoose. The only exceptions allowedare when you, the owner, request oragree to a delay, or the delay iscaused by circumstances beyond thecontrol of Acura or the dealer.

If, due to an Acura dealer's delay (aspreviously described), you choose arepair facility that is not anauthorized Acura dealer, Acura willreimburse you for the repair,including diagnosis. Partsreimbursement is at themanufacturer's suggested retail price,and labor reimbursement is at ageographically appropriate hourlyrate for Acura's recommended timeallowance. For reimbursement,present the replaced part(s) and acopy of the paid receipt to anyauthorized Acura dealer.

Emissions-Related Design and Defects Warranty




This warranty begins on the date thevehicle is delivered to the firstpurchaser other than an authorizedAcura dealer, or the date it is firstused as a demonstrator, lease, orcompany vehicle, whichever comesfirst.

Performance WarrantyCoverageAcura warrants that, if your vehiclefails an EPA-approved emissionsshort test during the designatedwarranty period, Acura will, at nocost to you, make all adjustments,diagnoses, repairs, and replacementsnecessary to bring your vehicle intocompliance with applicableemissions standards.

Refer to the emissions parts list inthe back of this booklet for infor-mation on warranty duration foremissions parts that receive extendedcoverage.

To Get Emissions PerformanceWarranty ServiceIf your vehicle fails an EPA-approved short test, it should betaken to an authorized Acura dealer,along with proof of the purchasedate and a copy of the test report.

NOTE: The emissions test should beperformed with the vehicle at normaloperating temperature. Beforehaving your vehicle tested, drive thevehicle for several miles at 25 mphor above, and test the vehicle assoon as possible after driving.

Repairs covered by this warrantywill be performed at no charge forparts, labor, and diagnosis.

Within 30 days of the time you takeyour vehicle to the dealer foremissions warranty service, anauthorized Acura dealer is requiredto either honor your claim foradjustment, repair, or replacement,or to notify you in writing that yourclaim is being denied and explainwhy.

Emissions Performance Warranty





If an authorized Acura dealer isunable to repair your vehicle within30 days from the time you take yourvehicle to the dealer, you may haveyour vehicle repaired at any repairfacility you choose. The onlyexceptions allowed are when you,the owner, request or agree to adelay, or the delay is caused bycircumstances beyond the control ofAcura or the dealer.

If, due to an Acura dealer's delay (aspreviously described), you choose arepair facility that is not anauthorized Acura dealer, Acura willreimburse you for the repair,including diagnosis. Partsreimbursement is at themanufacturer's suggested retail price,and labor reimbursement is at ageographically appropriate hourlylabor rate for Acura's recommendedtime allowance. For reimbursement,present the replaced part(s) and acopy of the paid receipt to anyauthorized Acura dealer.




Federal Emissions Systems Coverage


The Federal emissions warrantiescover these emissions systems onyour Acura:

• Crankcase Control System

• Evaporative and RefuelingEmissions Control System

• Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) System

• Exhaust System

• Ignition System

• Fuel Injection System

• OBD System

• Transmission Control System

• Intake Air System

• Valve Control System

• Air Conditioning System

• Integrated Motor Assist System(IMA)

Coverage on components in thesesystems may vary by vehicle modeland location. The coverages are:

• 4 years or 50,000 miles basiccoverage, with extended coverageon selected components

• Air Conditioning System iscovered for 4 years or 50,000miles, whichever comes first, withthe exception of air conditionerrefrigerant which is limited to 2years or 24,000 miles, whichevercomes first, unless required as partof a warranty repair.

In the back of this booklet is theEmissions Warranty Parts Lists. Thiscontains a detailed list of coveredcomponents and the warrantyduration for your vehicle. For areplacement or updated list:

• go online at owners.acura.comand register with Acura Owners

• contact your authorized Acuradealer

• contact the Acura Client Relationsoffice (see the inside front cover)


California Emissions Warranties


In addition to the Federal EmissionsWarranties, the California EmissionsWarranties that follow cover allvehicles registered and normallydriven in California, Connecticut,Delaware, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon,Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,Vermont, and Washington.Time and Mileage PeriodThese warranties begin on the datethe vehicle is delivered to the firstpurchaser other than an authorizedAcura dealer, or the date it is firstused as a demonstrator, lease, orcompany vehicle, whichever comesfirst. The duration of the warrantiesmay vary depending on vehiclemodel and location. Refer to theemissions parts list at the back ofthis booklet for information on thewarranty duration of the systems thatreceive extended coverage.

Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsThe California Air Resources Boardand Acura are pleased to explain theemissions control systems warrantieson your 2015 Acura automobile. InCalifornia, new motor vehicles mustbe designed, built, and equipped tomeet the state's stringent anti-smogstandards. Acura must warrant theemissions control systems on yourvehicle for the periods of timespecified, provided there has been noabuse, neglect, or impropermaintenance of your vehicle.

Your emissions control systems mayinclude parts such as the fuelinjection system, the ignition system,catalytic converter, and enginecomputer. Also included may behoses, belts, connectors, and otheremissions-related assemblies.

Where a warrantable conditionexists, Acura will repair your vehicleat no cost to you, includingdiagnosis, parts, and labor.

Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage For 4 years or 50,000 miles,whichever comes first:

• If your vehicle fails a SmogCheck inspection, all necessaryrepairs and adjustments will bemade by Acura to ensure that yourvehicle passes the inspection. Thisis your emissions control systemsPerformance Warranty.

• If any emissions-related part onyour vehicle is defective, the partwill be repaired or replaced byAcura. This is your short-termemissions control systems DefectsWarranty.




For 7 years or 70,000 miles, orwhichever comes first:

If an emissions-related part in thesupplied list that is specially notedwith coverage for 7 years or 70,000miles is defective, the part will berepaired or replaced by Acura. Thisis your long-term emissions controlsystems Defects Warranty.

Refer to the emissions parts list inthe back of this booklet for moreinformation on the warranty durationof the emissions systems that receiveextended coverage.

Owner's WarrantyResponsibilitiesAs the vehicle owner, you areresponsible for the performance ofthe required maintenance listed inyour owner's manual. Acurarecommends that you retain allreceipts covering maintenance on

your vehicle, but Acura cannot denywarranty solely for the lack ofreceipts or for your failure to ensurethe performance of all scheduledmaintenance.

It is your responsibility to bring yourvehicle to an Acura dealer as soon asa problem exists. The warrantyrepairs should be completed in areasonable amount of time, not toexceed 30 days.

As the vehicle owner, you shouldalso be aware that Acura may denywarranty coverage if your vehicle ora part has failed due to abuse,neglect, improper maintenance, orunapproved modifications.

If you have any questions regardingyour warranty rights andresponsibilities, you should contactthe Acura Client Relations office (see the inside front cover).

California residents may also contactthe California Air Resources Board.

California Air Resources Board9528 Telstar AvenueEl Monte, CA 91731

The California Emissions ControlSystems Defects and Performancewarranties are in addition to theAcura New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. These warranties are givenonly to the owner of a 2015 model-year Acura automobile distributed byAmerican Honda through the AcuraAutomobile Division, for a vehicleregistered and operated in Californiaor other states that have adoptedCalifornia warranty regulations.



If an authorized Acura dealer cannotrepair your vehicle or honor yourclaim within a reasonable period oftime, contact the Acura ClientRelations office for assistance (seeinside front cover). If you are notsatisfied with the way in which aclaim was resolved by Acura, inCalifornia, you may write directly to:

California Air Resources Board9528 Telstar AvenueEl Monte, CA 91731

Your ResponsibilitiesTo qualify for coverage under thedefects and performance warranties,you should operate and maintain your2015 Acura automobile according tothe requirements on page 35 of thiswarranty booklet, the maintenanceschedule in the owner's manual,and/or the information provided bythe Maintenance Minder™. This

schedule is designed to keep yourvehicle's emissions control systemsfunctioning properly by maintainingyour vehicle in peak operatingcondition.

Acura will not deny a claim foremissions warranty coverage becauseyou did not generally maintain thevehicle or do not have maintenancerecords to show that you did.However, any part that fails as aresult of your abuse, misuse,unapproved modification, use of non-equivalent parts, or failure to performrequired maintenance affecting thefailed part will not be covered by thiswarranty.

Acura recommends that only partssupplied by Acura or equivalent partsbe used to repair your vehicle.Maintenance, replacement, orrepair of emissions control devices

and systems may be done by anyautomotive repair establishment orindividual.

Under normal circumstances, Acurawill pay for warranty repairs onlywhen they are performed at anauthorized Acura repair facility. In anemergency situation, however, therepair of emissions control devices orsystems may be done by anyautomotive repair establishment orindividual, or by the owner, using anequivalent, non-Acura replacementpart.

An emergency situation is consideredto exist if an authorized Acura repairfacility is not reasonably available,when a warranted part is notavailable within 30 days, or when anauthorized Acura repair facility isunable to complete a repair within 30days.





Acura will reimburse you for thoseemergency repairs, includingdiagnosis, that are covered by theEmissions Warranties.

Parts reimbursement is at themanufacturer's suggested retail price,and labor reimbursement is at ageographically appropriate hourlylabor rate for Acura's recommendedtime allowance. For reimbursement,bring the replaced parts and a copyof the paid receipt to any authorizedAcura dealer.

The use of replacement parts notequivalent to the original parts mayimpair the effectiveness of yourvehicle's emissions control systems.If a non-equivalent replacement partwas used in the maintenance orrepair of your vehicle and if anauthorized Acura dealer determinesthe part is defective or causesdamage to a warranted part, yourclaim for repair to bring your vehicleinto compliance with applicablestandards may be denied. However,a warranty claim will not be deniedif a vehicle fails to meet emissionstandards for reasons unrelated tothe use of a non-equivalentreplacement part.

These Warranties Do Not Cover:• Failures or malfunctions of the

emissions control systems causedby abuse, alteration, accident,misuse, or the use of leaded ornon-approved gasoline.

• Replacement of maintenanceitems such as, but not limited to,spark plugs, filters, hoses, belts,coolant, or lubricants beyond theirfirst scheduled maintenance.

• Consequential damages, such asloss of time or use of the vehicle.



Defects Warranty CoverageAcura warrants to the owner of any2015 California Acura model thatthe automobile:

1. is designed, built, and equipped toconform with all emissionsstandards applicable at the time ofsale,

and

2. is free from defects in materialsand workmanship which wouldcause it to fail to conform withapplicable requirements during thespecified time and mileageperiods.

Refer to the emissions parts list inthe back of this booklet for moreinformation on the warranty durationof the emissions systems that receiveextended coverage.

To Get EmissionsWarranty ServiceRepairs covered by this warrantywill be performed at no charge forparts, labor, and diagnosis. Anyauthorized Acura dealer will performthe adjustment, repair, orreplacement within 30 days from thetime you take your vehicle to thedealer.

If an authorized Acura dealer isunable to repair your vehicle within30 days from the time you take yourvehicle to the dealer, then thissituation will be treated as anemergency and you may have yourvehicle repaired at any repair facilityyou choose.

If you choose a repair facility that isnot an authorized Acura dealer,Acura will reimburse you for therepair, including diagnosis. Partsreimbursement is at themanufacturer's suggested retail price,and labor reimbursement is at ageographically appropriate hourlylabor rate for Acura's recommendedtime allowance. For reimbursement,bring the replaced part(s) and a copyof the paid receipt to any authorizedAcura dealer.

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty




This warranty begins on the date thevehicle is delivered to the firstpurchaser other than an authorizedAcura dealer, or the date it is firstused as a demonstrator, lease, orcompany vehicle, whichever comesfirst.

Performance WarrantyCoverageAcura warrants to the owner of any2015 model-year Acura that if yourvehicle fails a Smog Check test (oran EPA-approved short test) duringthe warranty coverage period, Acurawill, at no cost to you, make alladjustments, diagnoses, repairs andreplacements necessary to makeyour vehicle pass the test.

Refer to the emissions parts list inthe back of this booklet forinformation on the warranty durationand the emissions systems that arecovered.

To Get EmissionsWarranty ServiceIf your vehicle fails a Smog Checktest (or an EPA-approved short test),it should be taken to an authorizedAcura dealer, along with a copy ofthe Smog Check test report.

NOTE: The emissions test should beperformed with the vehicle at normaloperating temperature. Beforehaving your vehicle tested, drive thevehicle for several miles at 25 mphor above, and test the vehicle assoon as possible after driving.

Repairs covered by this warrantywill be performed at no charge forparts, labor, and diagnosis.

Within 30 days of the time you takeyour vehicle to the dealer foremissions warranty service, anauthorized Acura dealer is requiredeither to honor your claim foradjustment, repair, or replacement,or to notify you in writing that yourclaim is being denied and explainwhy.






If an authorized Acura dealer is notable to repair your vehicle within 30days from the time you take it to thedealer, you may have your vehiclerepaired at any repair facility youchoose. The only exceptions allowedare when you, the owner, request oragree to a delay, or the delay iscaused by circumstances beyond thecontrol of Acura or the dealer.

If, due to an Acura dealer's delay (aspreviously described), you choose arepair facility that is not anauthorized Acura dealer, Acura willreimburse you for the repair,including diagnosis. Partsreimbursement is at themanufacturer's suggested retail price,and labor reimbursement is at ageographically appropriate hourlylabor rate for Acura's recommendedtime allowance. For reimbursement,present the replaced part(s) and acopy of the paid receipt to anyauthorized Acura dealer.




California Emissions Systems Coverage


The California emissions warrantiescover these emissions systems onyour Acura:

• Crankcase Control System

• Evaporative and RefuelingEmissions Control System

• Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) System

• Exhaust System

• Ignition System

• Fuel Injection System

• OBD System

• Transmission Control System

• Intake Air System

• Valve Control System

• Integrated Motor Assist System(IMA)

Coverage on components in thesesystems may vary by vehicle modeland location. The coverages are:

• 7 years or 70,000 miles basiccoverage in California and otherspecified states, with extendedcoverage on selected components

In the back of this booklet is theEmissions Warranty Parts Lists. Thiscontains a detailed list of coveredcomponents and the warrantyduration for your vehicle. For areplacement or updated list:





IMA Warranty


This Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)system warranty applies to all Acuramodels with hybrid powertrains. It isin addition to the New VehicleLimited Warranty and theFederal/California emissionswarranties.

Refer to the Emissions WarrantyParts List in the back of this bookletfor information on the warrantyduration and the components that arecovered. For a replacement orupdated list:






Tires

The tires that come as originalequipment on your new Acura arewarranted by their manufacturer(including the compact spare tire, ifprovided). A separate warrantystatement for the tires is in the glovebox.

Obtaining Warranty ServiceYour Acura representative will beglad to help determine if a problemin your vehicle is caused by adefective tire. He or she can alsoassist you in locating a localrepresentative of the tire'smanufacturer so you can getwarranty service.

Original Equipment TireManufacturers

Yokohama TiresYokohama Tire Corporation601 South Acacia AvenueFullerton, CA 92831

-OR-

P.O. Box 4550Fullerton, CA 92834-9550

(800) 722-9888; (714) 870-3800

Michelin TiresMichelin Tire CorporationCustomer Relations DepartmentP.O. Box 19001Greenville, SC 29602-9001

(800) 847-3435; (864) 458-5000

Goodyear/Dunlop TiresGoodyear Tire & Rubber Company1144 East Market StreetAkron, OH 44316-0001

(800) 321-2136; (330) 796-2121

Bridgestone/Firestone TiresBridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 7988Chicago, IL 60680-9534

(800) 367-3872

These addresses and phone numbersare subject to change. Contact yourAcura dealer for current information.



Seat Belt Limited Warranty

While seat belts cannot completelyremove the possibility of injury, theydo provide a very significant level ofprotection when used properly.Acura believes the best way toenhance your safety is to use yourseat belt. To encourage their use, theseat belts should always be in goodoperating condition.

Time PeriodThis warranty's coverage begins onthe same date as the New VehicleLimited Warranty (see page 9) andcontinues for 15 years or 150,000miles, whichever comes first.

Warranty CoverageAcura, at its option, will repair orreplace any Acura seat beltcomponent that fails to functionproperly during normal use. Thisincludes all parts and labor charges.

This Warranty Does Not Cover:• Replacement of a properly-

functioning seat belt assemblystrictly for cosmetic or comfortreasons.

• Failure caused by abuse,alteration, accidental damage,misuse, or malfunction resultingfrom a collision.

• Components of the SupplementalRestraint System (SRS - frontairbag) that interact with, or actupon, the vehicle's seat belts (suchas, but not limited to, the latchsensor, the belt pretensioners, orthe ECU). Those components arecovered under the New VehicleLimited Warranty.



Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

Only the vehicle’s original owner canmake a claim under this warranty.Coverage cannot be transferred toany other person or institution (suchas an insurance company).

Time and Mileage PeriodThis warranty’s coverage begins onthe same date as the New VehicleLimited Warranty (see page 9), andcontinues for 5 years with nomileage limit. Any body panelsrepaired or replaced under thiswarranty are covered only for thetime remaining in the original 5 years of coverage.

Warranty CoverageAcura will repair or replace anyoriginal body panel that rustscompletely through from the insideout (perforated by corrosion). Thisincludes panels previously repairedor replaced under this warranty.

Rust that does not perforate, but iscaused by a defect in material orworkmanship, is covered under theNew Vehicle Limited Warranty. Youwill not be charged for any parts,material, or labor under thiswarranty. The decision to repair,rather than replace, any rusted bodypanel will be made by Acura.

This Warranty Does Not Cover:• Surface rust on the underbody or

any other part of the vehicleexcept body panels.

• Rusting of body panels that wererepaired, replaced, or refinishedafter retail sale of the vehicle,unless those panels were repairedor replaced under this warranty.

• Body panel rust caused by abuse,misuse, or lack of maintenance.

• Rusting where the paint has beendamaged by road hazards such asstones and debris.

• Rust caused by immersion of thebody panel in water, mud, or sand,or resulting from exposure tocorrosive gas or industrial fallout.

• Paint matching. (Acura reservesthe right to decide how much ofthe repaired or replaced panel, andany adjoining body panels, needto be repainted to match theoriginal finish. Acura will not,under any circumstances,authorize painting the entirevehicle strictly for the purpose ofpaint matching.)



Accessory Limited Warranty

This warranty, unless changed byAmerican Honda in a documentprovided to you prior to yourpurchase of an accessory for your2015 vehicle, applies to accessoriesdistributed by American Honda andpurchased from an Acura dealer inthe United States, Puerto Rico, theU.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and theCommonwealth of the NorthernMariana Islands.

Time and Mileage PeriodAccessories Installed Prior toRetail Sale: This warranty begins onthe same date as the New VehicleLimited Warranty (see page 9). Allaccessories are covered for thelength of the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles,whichever comes first.

Accessories Installed by an AcuraDealer After Retail Sale: Thiswarranty begins on the date theaccessory is installed on the vehicle.All accessories are covered for thelonger of the following two periods:

1. the time remaining in the NewVehicle Limited Warranty,

or

2. one year.

Accessories Not Installed by anAcura Dealer: This warranty beginson the date the accessory ispurchased from an Acura dealer. Allaccessories are covered for 1 year.

Warranty CoverageAcura will repair or replace anyAcura accessory distributed byAmerican Honda that is defective inmaterial or workmanship undernormal use. Acura will decide if anaccessory will be repaired ratherthan replaced. If the accessory wasinstalled by an Acura dealer, all partsand labor costs are covered. If theaccessory was installed by someoneelse, the cost of all parts to repair orreplace it are covered by Acura, butyou must pay the labor costs.



Accessory Limited Warranty

Audio and Video ComponentExchange ProgramIf the dealer-installed audio and/orvideo component in your Acuradevelops a problem during thiswarranty period, visit your Acuradealer. The service consultant willask you several questions about yourvehicle and the problem. With thisinformation, the proper diagnosiscan be performed to determine ifthere is a problem with the audio orvideo component. If a problem isfound during diagnosis, your Acuradealer will order a replacementcomponent. When your Acura dealerreceives the component (usually inless than a week), you will benotified to bring your vehicle to thedealership so that the audio or videocomponent can be replaced.

Acura may use factory-remanufacturedaudio or video components, ratherthan new components, for somewarranty repairs. Those components,like new components, are coveredfor the remainder of the AccessoryLimited Warranty.

This Warranty Does Not Cover:• Any accessory installed on an

Acura other than the year ormodel it was designed to fit.

• Any accessory that is improperlyinstalled.

• Any claim presented withoutproof of accessory purchaseand/or installation date andvehicle mileage at the time ofinstallation.

• The cost of labor to repair orreplace any accessory that was notoriginally installed by an Acuradealer.



Replacement Parts Limited Warranty

This warranty, unless changed byAmerican Honda in a documentprovided to you prior to yourpurchase of a replacement part foryour 2015 vehicle, applies only toautomobile replacement partsdistributed by American Hondathrough the Acura AutomobileDivision, and sold through an Acuradealer in the United States, PuertoRico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam,and the Commonwealth of theNorthern Mariana Islands.

Time PeriodReplacement parts purchased froman Acura dealer are covered for 1year from the date of purchase, orthe duration of the New VehicleWarranty, whichever is longer,regardless of installation location.

Remanufactured PartsRemanufactured parts installed by anAcura dealer are covered for 3 yearsor 36,000 miles, whichever comesfirst. Some examples of remanufacturedparts are alternators, starters, brakecalipers, power steering racks andpumps, ABS modulators, automatictransmissions, and driveshafts.Check with your dealer to determineif a remanufactured part was used torepair your vehicle.

Remanufactured parts purchasedfrom an Acura dealer but installedby someone else are covered for 3years from the date of purchase.

Warranty CoverageAcura will repair or replace any partcovered by this warranty that isdefective in material orworkmanship under normal use. Ifthe part was originally installed by

an Acura dealer, the repair orreplacement will be done with nocharge for parts or labor. If the partwas originally installed by someoneelse, the cost of the replacement orrepair is covered by Acura, but youmust pay all installation costs.

This Warranty Does Not Cover:

• Claims that do not includedocumented proof of purchasedate, and, if installed by an Acuradealer, place of installation.

• Parts considered to be normalmaintenance items, unless they aredefective in material orworkmanship. Some examples arespark plugs, filters, and brakepads.

• Parts replaced under the NewVehicle Limited Warranty or partscovered by other warranties in thisbooklet.



Replacement Battery Limited Warranty

This warranty, unless changed byAmerican Honda in a documentprovided to you prior to yourpurchase of a replacement batteryfor your 2015 vehicle, applies onlyto replacement batteries (other thanIMA batteries) purchased from anAcura dealer in the United States,Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands,Guam, and the Commonwealth ofthe Northern Mariana Islands.

Time and Mileage PeriodReplacement batteries are coveredby a 100-month (8 years and 4 months) limited warranty.

Warranty CoverageDuring the first 36 months (3 years) of service, a defectivereplacement battery will be replacedat no cost for the new battery, labor,or installation.

For the remaining 64 months (5 years and 4 months), you receivea credit toward the purchase of thebattery. This credit is based on thethen-current retail price:

• Months 37 to 45: 60 %

• Months 46 to 55: 50 %

• Months 56 to 65: 40 %

• Months 66 to 75: 30 %

• Months 76 to 85: 20 %

• Months 86 to 95: 10 %

• Months 96 to 100: 5 %

The battery is warranted for the timeremaining in the 100 months of theReplacement Battery LimitedWarranty. No cash reimbursementwill be made. You are responsiblefor the labor or installation charges.



Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty

This warranty, unless changed byAmerican Honda in a documentprovided to you prior to yourpurchase of a replacement exhaustcomponent for your 2015 vehicle,applies to Acura automobilereplacement exhaust componentsdistributed by American Hondathrough the Acura AutomobileDivision and sold through an Acuraautomobile dealer in the UnitedStates, Puerto Rico, the U.S. VirginIslands, Guam, and theCommonwealth of the NorthernMariana Islands.

Time PeriodAcura replacement exhaustcomponents (muffler, A-pipe, and B-pipe) are warranted againstdefects in material and workmanshipfor as long as the exhaustcomponents' purchaser owns thevehicle on which they are installed.

If a warranted exhaust componentfails due to a defect, Acura willexchange it. You must have proof ofpurchase for the failed exhaustcomponent. If the exhaustcomponent was originally installedby an Acura dealer, the cost of laborfor the removal and replacement ofthe component is also covered bythis warranty.

This Warranty Does Not Cover:• The labor cost for the removal and

replacement of the component ifthe defective exhaust componentwas not originally installed by anAcura dealer.

• Other parts of the exhaust system,including gaskets, hangers,clamps, or other mountinghardware.

• The original equipment muffler,A-pipe, and B-pipe or any othermuffler, A-pipe, or B-pipeinstalled while the New VehicleLimited Warranty is in effect.

• The cost of parts or labor for anyadditional repairs associated withreplacing the warranted exhaustcomponents.


Your Responsibility 35

Operation and Maintenance of Your Acura

By keeping your Acura in topcondition, you will be rewarded withyears of trouble-free service at thelowest operating cost. The keys tokeeping your Acura in top conditionare proper operation and regularmaintenance.

Proper OperationYour Acura is designed for use as apassenger vehicle. You should use iton designated public roads andhighways. These are some things youshould do to take care of your Acura:

• Avoid exceeding your vehicle'sload limit. This puts excess strainon the engine, brakes, and severalother systems in your vehicle.Refer to the owner's manual tofind the location of the Load Limitlabel on your vehicle.

• Operate your Acura within thelegal speed limit.

• Drive your Acura regularly over adistance of several miles. Like aperson, a vehicle functions betterwith regular exercise.

• Always use an unleaded gasolineof the proper octane number (anti-knock index) that does not haveany unapproved additives in it. Seeyour owner's manual for moreinformation.

MaintenanceYou should check the engine oil andradiator coolant levels each time youfill the gas tank. This protects thevital systems of your Acura, and mayhelp you discover potentialproblems.

Always maintain your 2015 Acura assuggested by the vehicle'sMaintenance Minder™. The servicessuggested by the MaintenanceMinder™ should never be exceeded;they are essential to trouble-freeoperation. Parts that fail becausethey did not get proper, timelymaintenance are not covered bywarranty. However, a warrantyclaim will not be denied if a partfails due to a defect in material orworkmanship for reasons unrelatedto the improper maintenance oroperation.


36 Your Responsibility

Operation and Maintenance of Your Acura

The people at your Acura dealershipare fully trained and equipped toefficiently perform scheduledmaintenance on your 2015 Acura.However, service at an Acuradealership is not mandatory forcontinued warranty coverage. Youcan have scheduled maintenancedone somewhere other than yourAcura dealer, or you can do themaintenance yourself if you have thetools and skills necessary tocorrectly service your vehicle.

If you regularly take your vehicle toan Acura dealer for scheduledmaintenance, the dealershippersonnel will know its history ifyou need to make a warranty claim.Make sure your service technicianfills out and embosses your AcuraMaintenance Journal. If someoneelse has been performing the

maintenance, you may need toprovide evidence that you haveproperly maintained the vehicle.

This evidence may consist of one ormore of these items:

• The Acura Maintenance Journalshowing the odometer mileageand date for each service. Eachentry in this journal should beembossed and signed by a personwho is qualified to serviceautomobiles.

• Copies of repair orders or otherreceipts that include the odometermileage and date that the vehiclewas serviced. Each receipt shouldbe signed by a qualifiedautomotive service technician.

• A statement that you completedthe maintenance yourself, showingthe odometer mileage and dateyou did the work. Receipts for thereplacement parts (fluids, filters,etc.) should accompany thisstatement.

NOTE: As a convenience for thenext owner, keep all maintenancereceipts with the vehicle if it issold.



How to Get Warranty Service

You should take your vehicle andproof of the purchase date to anAcura dealer during normal servicehours. If your warranty claim is for aremanufactured part or AcuraGenuine accessory originallyinstalled by an Acura dealer, alsobring proof of the vehicle's mileageat the time of installation.

If your vehicle cannot be driven,contact the Acura dealer for towingassistance. You do not have to payfor towing to the nearest Acuradealer if the failure is covered byany of the warranties in thisbooklet.

Emergency RepairsAcura recognizes that your vehiclecould develop a serious problemneeding immediate repair at afacility other than an Acura dealer.

Acura will reimburse you for therepair if:

• The repair would normally becovered by one of the warrantiesin this booklet.

and

• All Acura dealers within 50 milesof the breakdown were closed atthe time, or there were no Acuradealers within 50 miles.

and

• The vehicle was immobile, orattempting to drive the vehiclewould cause further damage or beunsafe.

For reimbursement, go to any Acuradealer. You must show a copy of thepaid receipt, and the replaced part(s).The dealer will reimburse you forthe parts at the currentmanufacturer's suggested retail price.You will be reimbursed for labor at ageographically appropriate labor ratefor Acura's recommended timeallowance.

If you are ever dissatisfied with awarranty service or decision from anAcura dealer, please refer to the ClientSatisfaction statement on page 2-4.


38 Your Responsibility

How to Get Warranty Service

Traveling Outsidethe United StatesIf you are planning to use yourAcura to travel outside the U.S.,you may want to contact the AcuraClient Relations office (see theinside front cover). They can giveyou information on Acuradistributors in the area you plan tovisit. You should also contact thetourist bureaus in the areas you willbe traveling in to find out about theavailability of unleaded gasolinewith the proper octane rating.

Relocating Outside the United StatesAny vehicle purchased from anauthorized Acura dealer in the U.S.is manufactured to meet U.S.government safety and emissionsspecifications. Other countries notonly have different Acura modelsmarketed there, but they also havetheir own safety and emissions

standards that differ from U.S.requirements.

If you plan to export your vehicle toanother country and register it there,we recommend that you contact thevehicle import agency in that countryto determine the requirements. AcuraClient Relations does not have thisinformation.

Be advised that modifications toyour vehicle to meet anothercountry's requirements may be veryexpensive and, in some cases,impossible to perform. Parts tomodify a vehicle to meet foreignspecifications are not available in the United States.

Getting your vehicle serviced inanother country may be difficult,even if you take it to an Acuradealer. Because that country mayhave models with differentequipment and specifications, the

dealer may not have parts that aresuitable for your U.S. vehicle.

Warranty Coverage Outsidethe United StatesThe warranties in this booklet coveronly Acura automobiles purchasedand registered in the United States,Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands,Guam, and the Commonwealth ofthe Northern Mariana Islands. Acuravehicles registered and normallydriven in other countries are notcovered.

Acura dealers outside the U.S. maynot honor these warranties. If youhave your U.S.-specification Acuraserviced by an Acura dealer inanother country (while on vacation,for example), and that service wouldnormally be covered by one of thewarranties in this booklet, pleasecontact Acura Client Relations office(see the inside front cover).



Limitations and Disclaimers

For more information or assistance,please contact the Acura ClientRelations office (see the inside frontcover).

All of the limited warranties in thisbooklet are subject to the followinglimitations and disclaimers:

Acura disclaims any responsibilityfor loss of time, loss of use of theparts or vehicle in which the partsare installed, transportation orany other incidental or con-sequential damage. Any impliedwarranties, including the impliedwarranty of merchantability andfitness for a particular purpose,are limited to the duration of thiswritten warranty.

These limitations or exclusions maynot apply to your vehicle becausesome states do not allow limitationson how long an implied warrantylasts, or they may not allowexclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequential damages.

These warranties give you specificlegal rights, and you may also haveother rights which vary from state tostate.


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