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Emission Control System Warranty
Your emission control system warranty covers components whose failure would
increase an engine’s emission, including electronic controls, fuel injection system,
carburetor, the ignition system, catalytic converter, or any other system utilized in
this vehicle to control emission if it is originally equipped. Also included may be
hoses, connectors and other emission-related assemblies. Replacing or repair-
ing other components (including parts, labor, and other costs) not covered by this
emission control system warranty or the standard warranty is the responsibility of
the owner.
Coverage of repairs under this warranty applies only when repairs are completed
at an authorized dealer or repair facility. The Distributor will not cover repairs
performed outside of an authorized dealer or repair facility, except in an emer-
gency situation. The use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts
may impair the effectiveness of your vehicle’s emission control system. If such
a replacement part is used and an authorized dealer determines it is defective or
causes a failure of a warranted part, your claim for repair to bring your vehicle into
compliance with applicable standards may be denied.
If an emergency situation exists when a warranted part or a dealer is not reason-
ably available to the owner, repairs may be performed at any available service
establishment, or by the owner, using any replacement part. The Distributor
shall reimburse the owner for the expenses, including diagnostic charges, not to
exceed the Distributor’s suggested retail price for all warranted parts replaced
and labor charges based on the Distributor’s recommend time allowance for the
warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate. The owner
may reasonably be required to keep receipts and failed parts in order to receive
compensation.
This Emission Control System Warranty is in addition to the standard Limited War-
ranty.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This warranty does not cover the following:
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Failures or malfunctions of the emission control systems caused by
abuse, alteration, accident, misuse, the use of leaded gasoline.
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Replacement of expendable maintenance items unless they are original
equipment defective in material or workmanship under normal use, and the first
required replacement interval for the item has not been reached. Expendable
maintenance items include but not limited to spark plugs, filters, coolant, lubri
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cants, gaskets, hoses, and belts.
