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Some Repairs May Be Covered Beyond the Limited WarrantyHonda may cover, under a specialadjustment program, some or all of thecost to repair a problem that is notcovered by your vehicle’s limitedwarranties.If your vehicle develops a problemyou feel should be repaired by Hondaat no cost, discuss it with your dealer.If you are not satisfied with yourHonda dealer’s decision, call or writethe Honda Customer Relations ZoneOffice (the address and telephonenumber are on the inside front cover).Please provide this information aboutyour vehicle: year, model, VehicleIdentification Number (VIN), mileage,maintenance history, a detailedexplanation of the problem, and whyyou think Honda should beresponsible for the repair. Your requestwill be investigated, and you will beinformed of Honda’s decision.Introduction7

A Quick Reference to Warranty CoveragesThis is a brief summary of the warranties covering your 1996 Honda. Please refer to the listed page for a full description of eachwarranty’s coverage and limitations.Coverage On Your New VehicleWARRANTY COVERAGE1 yr./12, 000 mi.New Car LimitedWarrantyFederal EmissionsWarranties Component defect PerformanceCalifornia EmissionsWarranties Component defect PerformanceBatteryAccessories8Introduction2 yrs./24,000 mi.3 yrs./36,000 mi.3 yrs./50,000 mi.

A Quick Reference to Warranty CoveragesNew Car Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Every new Honda is covered, except for tires, for 3 years or 36,000 miles. The tires are warrantedseparately.Federal Emissions Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14The Emissions-related Defects and Performance Warranties cover the components that make up yourHonda’s emissions control systems for a minimum of 3 years or 36,000 miles.California Emissions Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21The Emissions Control Systems Defects and Performance Warranties cover the emissions components ofCalifornia-registered Hondas for a minimum of 3 years or 50,000 miles.Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30The original battery in your new Honda is fully covered for the first 2 years. For the next year you receive acredit toward the purchase of a new battery.Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31The original tires are warranted by their manufacturer. Your Honda dealer will be glad to assist you incontacting a local representative of the tire’s manufacturer, if needed.Seat Belt Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Seat belts that fail to function properly are covered for the useful life of the vehicle.Rust Perforation Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Honda will repair or replace any body panel on your vehicle that rusts from the inside out. This coverageextends for 5 years with no mileage limit.Introduction9

A Quick Reference to Warranty CoveragesCoverage of Accessories and Replacement ItemsAccessory Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34All accessories are covered up to 3 years or 36,000 miles, depending on time of installation.Replacement Parts Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Genuine Honda parts, when installed by your Honda dealer, are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles. Partspurchased from, but not installed by, a Honda dealer are covered for 1 year.Replacement Battery Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37A replacement battery purchased from your Honda dealer is fully covered for the first year, with thecoverage prorated for the remaining 2 years.Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38A replacement muffler purchased from your Honda dealer is covered for as long as you own the vehicle.Installation is included if the covered muffler was originally installed by your Honda dealer.10 Introduction

Your Warranties in DetailGeneral Warranty Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12New Car Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Federal Emissions Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14California Emissions Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Seat Belt Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Rust Perforation Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Accessory Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Replacement Parts Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Replacement Battery Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3811

General Warranty ProvisionsThe warranty coverages in this bookletare offered only to the owner of a 1996Honda automobile. To be covered, thevehicle must be distributed by AmericanHonda through the Honda AutomobileDivision, and sold by a Hondaautomobile dealer in the United States,Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.NOTE: American Honda does notdistribute the 1996 Passport SportUtility Vehicle in Puerto Rico or the U.S.Virgin Islands. Therefore, these warrantycoverages do not apply to any 1996Passport that is registered or normallydriven in those areas.Parts replaced under any of thewarranties in this booklet become theproperty of Honda. Honda will make thefinal decision whether to repair anyexisting part or assembly or replace it.Honda may use factoryremanufactured parts rather than newparts for some warranty repairs. Thoseparts, like new parts, are covered for theremainder of the New Car LimitedWarranty (see page 13). Any installed part or accessory thatfails because it was not designed to fitthat year and model of Honda.The warranties in this booklet do notcover: Any vehicle while it is registered ornormally driven outside the UnitedStates, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. VirginIslands. The failure of any part or accessorydue to:– Abuse, misuse, accidental damage,or acts of God.– Improper installation ormaintenance.– A low fluid level or the use of afluid other than specified byHonda.– The installation of any part that isnot equal to the original in qualityof materials or workmanship.– Use of the vehicle in competition orracing events.12 Your Warranties in Detail Any vehicle with an odometer thathas been altered so it is impossible todetermine the actual mileage. Any failure caused by modifying thevehicle, or installing accessories notauthorized by Honda. Any incidental expenses orinconvenience you may suffer due tothe loss of use of your vehicle.

New Car Limited WarrantyTime and Mileage PeriodThis Warranty Does Not Cover:This warranty begins on the date thevehicle is put into use in one of thefollowing ways: Emissions control systems,Accessories, Battery, or Tires. (Theyhave their own warranties.) The vehicle is delivered to the firstpurchaser by a Honda dealer. Normal wear or deterioration ofany part. The vehicle is leased. Cleaning and polishing. The vehicle is used as a demonstratoror company vehicle. The adding of any fluids, unlessthey are needed as part of awarranty repair.Your vehicle is covered for 3 years or36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Air conditioner refrigerant chargeafter the first year, unless required aspart of a warranty repair.Warranty Coverage Broken, chipped, or scratchedwindow glass unless it is due toa defect in material or workmanship.Honda will repair or replace any part thatis defective in material or workmanshipunder normal use. See Proper Operationon page 40. All repairs/replacements madeunder this warranty are free of charge.The replaced or repaired parts are coveredonly until this New Car Warranty expires. Any item concerning your vehicle’sgeneral appearance that is not due to adefect in material or workmanship. The replacement of expendablemaintenance items (such as sparkplugs, filters, wiper blades, or brakepads/linings) unless they are defectivein material or workmanship. Wheel balancing and wheelalignment after 1 year or 12,000miles, unless required as part of awarranty repair.Your Warranties in Detail13

Federal Emissions WarrantiesYour Warranty Rightsand ObligationsThe Emissions-related Defects andEmissions Performance warranties are inaddition to the Honda New Car LimitedWarranty. These warranties are givenonly to the owner of a 1996 Hondadistributed by American Honda throughthe Honda Automobile Division, andsold by an authorized Honda dealer inthe fifty United States, the District ofColumbia, the Commonwealth of PuertoRico, the Virgin Islands, Guam,American Samoa, and theCommonwealth of the Northern MarianaIslands.If an authorized Honda automobiledealer cannot repair your car or honoryour claim within a reasonable period oftime, contact the Honda CustomerRelations Zone Office for assistance (seeinside front cover), or you may write to:14 Your Warranties in DetailDirector, Field Operations andSupport Division (6406J)Environmental Protection Agency401 M Street S.W.Washington, D.C. 20460(Attention: Warranty Claim)Your ResponsibilitiesTo qualify for coverage by the Defectsand Performance warranties, you shouldoperate and maintain your 1996 Hondaaccording to the requirements onpage 40 of this warranty booklet, and theMaintenance Schedule in the Owner’sManual. This schedule is designed tokeep your car’s emissions controlsystems functioning properly bymaintaining your car in peak operatingcondition.Honda will not deny a claim foremissions warranty coverage simplybecause you did not maintain thevehicle, or do not have maintenancerecords to show that you did. However,any part that fails because of abuse orlack of maintenance will not be coveredby this warranty.Honda recommends that only partssupplied by Honda or equivalent partsbe used to repair your car. Maintenance,replacement, or repair of emissionscontrol devices and systems may bedone by any automotive repairestablishment or individual.Under normal circumstances, Honda willpay for warranty repairs only when they areperformed at an authorized Honda repairfacility. However, in an emergencysituation the repair of emissions controldevices or systems may be done by anyautomotive repair establishment or individual,or by the owner, using any replacementpart. An emergency situation is consideredto exist if an authorized Honda repairfacility or warranted part is not reasonablyavailable to correct a problem.

Federal Emissions WarrantiesHonda will reimburse you for thoseemergency repairs that are covered by theEmissions Warranties. Partsreimbursement is at the manufacturer’ssuggested retail price, and laborreimbursement is at ageographically-appropriate hourly laborrate for Honda’s recommended timeallowance. For reimbursement, presentthe replaced parts and a copy of the paidreceipt to any authorized Hondaautomobile dealer.The use of replacement parts notequivalent to the original parts mayimpair the effectiveness of your car’semissions control systems. If anon-equivalent replacement part is usedin the maintenance or repair of your car,and if an authorized Honda automobiledealer determines it is defective orcauses a failure of a warranted part, yourclaim for repair to bring your car intocompliance with applicable standardsmay be denied. If the part in question isnot related to the reason your car fails tomeet the standards, your claim will notbe denied.These Warranties Do Not Cover: Failures or malfunctions of theemissions control systems caused byabuse, alteration, accident, misuse, orthe use of leaded gasoline. Replacement of maintenance itemssuch as, but not limited to, sparkplugs, filters, hoses, belts, coolant orlubricants beyond their first requiredmaintenance point. Consequential damages such as loss oftime or use of the car.Your Warranties in Detail15

Federal Emissions WarrantiesEmissions-related Defects WarrantyWarranty CoverageTime and Mileage PeriodHonda warrants that your automobile:This warranty begins on the date the car isdelivered to the first purchaser other thanan authorized Honda dealer, or the date itis first used as a demonstrator, lease, orcompany car, whichever comes first, andcontinues for 3 years or 36,000 miles,whichever comes first.1. is designed, built and equipped toconform at the time of sale with allapplicable emissions standards.and2. is free from defects in materials andworkmanship that would cause it tofail to conform with applicableemissions requirements during thespecified time and mileage period.A list of the parts covered by this warrantyis on pages 18-20. Several parts in theemissions control systems are covered for 8years or 80,000 miles, whichever comesfirst. Those parts are identified by 8/80 onpages 18-20.16 Your Warranties in DetailTo Get EmissionsWarranty ServiceRepairs covered by this warranty will beperformed at no charge for parts, labor,and diagnosis.An authorized Honda dealer is required,within 30 days of the time you take yourcar to the dealer for emissions warrantyservice, to either honor your claim foradjustment, repair, or replacement, ornotify you in writing that your claim isbeing denied, and explain why.If this time limit is not met, anauthorized Honda dealer will performthe required repairs free of charge.The only exceptions allowed are whenyou, the owner, request or agree to adelay, or the delay is caused bycircumstances beyond the control ofHonda or the dealer.If an authorized Honda automobiledealer is not able to repair your carwithin 30 days from the time you take itto the dealer, you may have your carrepaired at any repair facility youchoose. The only exceptions allowed arewhen you, the owner, request or agree toa delay, or the delay is caused bycircumstances beyond the control of Hondaor the dealer.

Federal Emissions WarrantiesEmissions Performance WarrantyIf you choose a repair facility that is notan authorized Honda dealer, Honda willreimburse you for the repair. Partsreimbursement is at the manufacturer’ssuggested retail price, and laborreimbursement is at a geographicallyappropriate hourly rate for Honda’srecommended time allowance. Forreimbursement, present the replacedpart(s) and a copy of the paid receipt toany authorized Honda automobile dealer.This warranty begins on the date the caris delivered to the first purchaser otherthan an authorized Honda dealer, or thedate it is first used as a demonstrator,lease or company car, whichever comesfirst.Warranty CoverageTo Get EmissionsWarranty ServiceIf your car fails an EPA-approved shorttest, it should be taken to an authorizedHonda automobile dealer. Take alongproof of purchase date and a copy of thetest report.Honda warrants that if your car fails anEPA-approved emissions short test, tobring your car into compliance withapplicable emissions standards Hondawill, at no cost to you:NOTE: The emissions test should beperformed with the car at normaloperating temperature. Before getting atest, drive the car for several miles at 25MPH or above and test the car as soon aspossible after driving. During the first 3 years or 36,000miles, whichever comes first, makeall adjustments, diagnosis, repairs andreplacements necessary, includingthose parts listed on pages 18-20.Repairs covered by this warranty will beperformed at no charge for parts, labor,and diagnosis.Your Warranties in Detail17

Federal Emissions WarrantiesEmissions Parts ListAn authorized Honda dealer is required,within 30 days of the time you take yourcar to the dealer for emissions warrantyservice, to either honor your claim foradjustment, repair, or replacement, ornotify you in writing that your claim isbeing denied, and explain why.If this time limit is not met, an authorizedHonda dealer will perform the requiredrepairs free of charge. The onlyexceptions allowed are when you, theowner, request or agree to a delay, or thedelay is caused by circumstances beyondthe control of Honda or the dealer.If an authorized Honda automobiledealer is unable to repair your car within30 days from the time you take your carto the dealer, you may have your carrepaired at any repair facility youchoose. The only exceptions allowed arewhen you, the owner, request or agree toa delay, or the delay is caused by18 Your Warranties in Detailcircumstances beyond the control ofHonda or the dealer.If you choose a repair facility that is notan authorized Honda dealer, Honda willreimburse you for the repair, includingdiagnosis. Parts reimbursement is at themanufacturer’s suggested retail price,and labor reimbursement is at ageographically-appropriate hourly laborrate for Honda’s recommended timeallowance. For reimbursement, presentthe replaced part(s) and a copy of thepaid receipt to any authorized Hondaautomobile dealer.Parts Covered for 3 years/36,000 miles (or 8 Years/80,000 miles) by the EmissionsWarrantiesNOTE: Your car may not be equippedwith all the parts listed. Other partsmay be covered. Contact an authorizedHonda automobile dealer or the HondaCustomer Relations Zone Office (seeinside front cover) for furtherinformation.All parts in this list are covered for aminimum of 3 years or 36,000 miles,whichever comes first. Those itemsidentified with 8/80 are warranted for8 years or 80,000 miles, whichevercomes first.Crankcase Control System Positive Crankcase Ventilation(PCV) valve. Engine oil fill cap. Breather chamber.

Federal Emissions WarrantiesEvaporative EmissionsControl System Evaporative emission control canister. Evaporative emission purge controldiaphragm valve. Evaporative emission purge controlcheck & relief valve. Evaporative emission purge controlvacuum switching valve. Fuel tank. Fuel fill pipe and cap. Fuel fill neck restrictor. Fuel tank rollover & float valve. Fuel tank evaporative emission valve. Evaporative emission purge controlsolenoid valve. Evaporative emission two-way valve.Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) System EGR vacuum control valve. EGR control solenoid valve. EGR valve. EGR valve lift sensor. Common chamber & orifice. EGR backpressure transducer. EGR thermal vacuum valve. EGR vacuum

Lemon Laws have many provisions. If you feel your new Honda qualifies for consideration under the lemon law in your area, we suggest you check the laws in your state. We want you to be satisfied with your Honda automobile. If you have any questions, please contact your Honda dealer or