tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting
systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components or
software and performance ‘‘chips’’
Damage Caused by Use and/or the Environment
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover surface rust,
deterioration and damage of paint, trim, upholstery, and other
appearance items that result from use and/or exposure to the elements.
You, as the owner, are responsible for these items. Some examples are:
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dings, dents
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cuts, burns, punctures or tears
•
road salt
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tree sap, bird and bee droppings
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windstorm, lightening, hail
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earthquake
•
freezing, water or flood
•
stone chips, scratches (some examples are on paint and glass)
•
windshield stress cracks. However, limited coverage on windshield
stress cracks will be provided for the first 12 months or 12,000 miles
(which ever occurs first), even though caused by use and/or exposure
to the elements.
Maintenance/Wear
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: (1) parts and labor
needed to maintain the vehicle; and (2) the replacement of parts due to
normal wear and tear. You, as the owner, are responsible for these items.
See your Owner’s Manual. Some examples of maintenance and normal
wear are:
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oil changes
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oils, lubricants, other fluids
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oil/air filters
•
tire rotation/inflation
•
cleaning/polishing
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clutch linings
•
wiper blades*
•
wheel alignments and tire
balancing*
•
brake pad/lining*
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