Acura ILX (2018 year). Manual - part 33

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the 

transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator 
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine 

speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and 
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer.

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there 
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop 
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift 
the gears.

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come 
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution 
system is not working. This can result in vehicle 
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

U.S.

Canada

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or 
the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one 
minute, and then stays on.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the 
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on 
the driver side doorjamb.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact 
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire. 
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause 
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always 
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working, set 
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
and check to see if any applicable fuse is 
blown.

Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box 
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the 
fuse number and box cover number.

Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push 
the tabs to open the box.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Tab

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

EPS

70 A

−

−

ABS/VSA FSR

30 A

ABS/VSA Motor

40 A

WIPER

30 A

Main Fuse

120 A

2

IG Main

50 A

Fuse Box Main

60 A

Fuse Box Main 2

60 A

Headlight Main

30 A

ST/MG SW

30 A

Rear Defogger

30 A

IG Main1

30 A

Blower

40 A

IG Main2

30 A

Sub Fan Motor

20 A

Main Fan Motor

20 A

3

−

−

4

−

−

5

Starter DIAG

7.5 A

6

−

−

7

−

−

8

−

−

9

−

−

10

−

−

11

Oil Level

7.5 A

12

Fog Lights

*

(20 A)

13

Injector

20 A

14

Hazard

10 A

15

FI Sub

15 A

16

IG Coil

15 A

17

Daytime Running Lights

7.5 A

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Stop & Horn

10 A

19

−

−

20 Right Headlight Low Beam

10 A

21

IGP

15 A

22

DBW

15 A

23

Left Headlight Low Beam

10 A

24

−

−

25

MG Clutch

7.5 A

26

Washer

15 A

27

Small

20 A

28

Interior Lights

7.5 A

29

Backup

10 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Located under the dashboard.

Fuse locations are shown on the label on 
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse 
number and label number.

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

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Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Label

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

−

−

2

ACG

15 A

3

SRS

10 A

4

Fuel Pump

15 A

5

Meter

7.5 A

6

Power Window

7.5 A

7

VB SOL

*

7.5 A

8

Right Door Lock Motor 

(Unlock)

15 A

9

Left Door Lock Motor 

(Unlock)

15 A

10

Audio

(15 A)

11

Moonroof

20 A

12 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding

*

(20 A)

13

Driver’s Power Seat 

Reclining

*

(20 A)

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Seat Heaters

*

(15 A)

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Driver’s Door Lock Motor 

(Unlock)

10 A

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Passenger’s Power Seat 

Sliding

*

(20 A)

17

Passenger’s Power Seat 

Reclining

*

(20 A)

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−

−

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Accessory

7.5 A

20

ACC Key Lock

7.5 A

21

Daytime Running Lights

7.5 A

22

HAC

7.5 A

23

−

−

24

ABS/VSA

7.5 A

25

ACC

7.5 A

26

−

−

27

Accessory Power Socket

20 A

28

−

−

29

ODS

7.5 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

30

Driver’s Door Lock Motor 

(Lock)

10 A

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SMART

10 A

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Right Door Lock Motor 

(Lock)

15 A

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Left Door Lock Motor 

(Lock)

15 A

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Small Lights

7.5 A

35

Illumination

7.5 A

36

−

−

37

Premium Audio

*

(30 A)

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Left Headlight High Beam

10 A

39 Right Headlight High Beam

10 A

40

−

−

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Door Lock

20 A

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Driver’s Power Window

20 A

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Rear Passenger’s Side 

Power Window

20 A

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Front Passenger’s Side 

Power Window

20 A

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Rear Driver’s Side Power 

Window

20 A

46

−

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 

(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories 
off.

2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine 

compartment.

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screwdriver to remove the screw and 
replace it with a new one.

4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine 

compartment and the vehicle interior.

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If there is a blown fuse, remove it with 
the fuse puller and replace it with a new 
one.

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating 
greatly increases the chances of damaging the 
electrical system.

Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified 
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on  
P. 519 to 520.

There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine 
compartment fuse box cover.

Combined 
Fuse

Blown Fuse

Fuse Puller

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Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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Flat bed equipment

The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.

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Wheel lift equipment

The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off 
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to 
tow your vehicle.

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Emergency Towing

NOTICE

Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will 
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed 
to support the vehicle's weight.

NOTICE

Improper towing such as towing behind a 
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the 
transmission.

Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift 
from side to side or break.

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Information

This chapter includes your vehicle's specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other

information required by regulation.

Specifications .................................... 524
Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), 

Engine Number, and Transmission 
Number ......................................... 526

Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 527
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 528

Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 529

Warranty Coverages ........................ 531
Authorized Manuals......................... 533
Client Service Information ............... 534

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Specifications

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Vehicle Specifications

*1: Vehicle without blind spot information system
*2: 17 inch wheel vehicle with blind spot information system
*3: Vehicle with 18 inch wheel

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Air Conditioning

Model

Acura ILX

No. of Passengers:
Front

2

Rear

3

Total

5

Weights:

Gross Vehicle Weight 
Rating

U.S.: 4,001 lbs (1,815 kg)

*1

Canada: 1,815 kg

*1

U.S.: 4,023 lbs (1,825 kg)

*2

Canada: 1,825 kg

*2

U.S.: 4,045 lbs (1,835 kg)

*3

Canada: 1,835 kg

*3

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)

U.S.: 2,205 lbs (1,000 kg)

*1

Canada: 1,000 kg

*1

U.S.: 2,216 lbs (1,005 kg)

*2

Canada: 1,005 kg

*2

U.S.: 2,227 lbs (1,010 kg)

*3

Canada: 1,010 kg

*3

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Rear)

U.S.: 1,797 lbs (815 kg)

*1

Canada: 815 kg

*1

U.S.: 1,808 lbs (820 kg)

*2

Canada: 820 kg

*2

U.S.: 1,819 lbs (825 kg)

*3

Canada: 825 kg

*3

Refrigerant Type

HFC-134a (R-134a)

Charge Quantity

13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)

Lubricant Type

SP-10

Quantity

4.88 – 5.49 cu-in (80 – 90 cm

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Engine Specifications

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Fuel

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Washer Fluid

Displacement

144 cu-in (2,356 cm

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Spark Plugs

NGK

DILKAR7G11GS
DILKAR7H11GS

DENSO

DXE22HQR-D11S

Type

Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number 
of 91 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 US gal (50 L)

Tank Capacity

U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 5.12 US qt (4.85 L)

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Light Bulbs

Headlights (High/Low Beam)

LED

Fog Lights

*

55 W (H11)

Front Turn Signal Lights

LED

Parking/Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Side Marker Lights

3 CP

Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker 
Lights

LED

Back-Up Lights

16 W

Rear Turn Signal Lights

21 W (Amber)

High-Mount Brake Light

LED

Rear License Plate Light

5 W

Interior Lights

Map Lights

LED

Ceiling Light

8 W

Foot light

1.4 W

Glove Box light

LED

Vanity Mirror lights

1.4 W

Trunk Light

5 W

* Not available on all models

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Brake Fluid

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Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid

Specified

Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

Specified

Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid 
ATF-TYPE 2.0

Capacity

Change

4.1 US qt (3.9 L)

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Engine Oil

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Engine Coolant

Recommended

·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil

Capacity

Change

4.4 US qt (4.2 L)

Change 
including 
filter

4.6 US qt (4.4 L)

Specified

Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2

Ratio

50/50 with distilled water

Capacity

1.71 US gal (6.49 L) 
(change including the remaining 
0.166 US gal (0.63 L) in the reserve tank)

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Tire

*1: Vehicle with 18 inch wheel
*2: Vehicle with 17 inch wheel
*3: Vehicle with optional spare tire

Regular

Size

225/40R18 92V

*1

P215/45R17 87V

*2

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

2

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Front

33 (230 [2.3])

*1

35 (240 [2.4])

*2

Rear

32 (220 [2.2])

*1

33 (230 [2.3])

*2

Compact 
Spare

*3

Size

T135/70D17 92M

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

2

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60 (420 [4.2])

Wheel Size

Regular

18 x 7 1/2J

*1

17 x 7J

*2

Compact Spare

*3

17 x 4T

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Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, 
and Transmission Number

Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your 
vehicle for warranty purposes, for licensing, and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, engine number, and transmission number are 
shown as follows:

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and 
Transmission Number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located 
under the cover.

Cover

Vehicle Identification Number

Engine Number

Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification Number

Dual Clutch Transmission 
Number

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Devices that Emit Radio Waves

The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.

Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required 
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada 
Standard, described below:

As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to 
operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference 
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

AcuraLink

*

Audio System
Blind spot information System

*

Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM*

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

*

Immobilizer System
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

*

* Not available on all models

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Reporting Safety Defects

In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you 
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to 
notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists 
in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved 
in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.

In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you 
should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also inform Transport Canada.

If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety 
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada 
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc.

To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For 
more information on reporting safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.

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Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes

Your vehicle has readiness code as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions 
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the battery has 
gone dead or been disconnected.

To check if they are set, set the power mode to ON, without starting the engine. The 
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then goes off, the 
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.

If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are ready, 
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:

1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 

seconds.

5. Keep the vehicle in 

(

P. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there 

until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).

6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.

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Testing of Readiness Codes

The readiness codes are erased when the battery is 
disconnected, and set again only after several days of 
driving under a variety of conditions.

If a testing facility determines that the readiness 
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at 
a later date to complete the test.

If the testing facility determines the readiness codes 
are still not set, see a dealer.

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7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed 

of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in 

(

D. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without 

moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you 
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for 
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).

8. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions 

allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal 
or the brake pedal.

9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

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U.S. Owners

Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty – covers your new vehicle, except for the 
emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and 
workmanship.

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance 
Warranty – these two warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems. 
Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for 
exact information.

Seat Belt Limited Warranty – a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered 
by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – all exterior body panels are covered against 
rusting from the inside out for the specified time period, regardless of mileage.

Accessory Limited Warranty – Acura accessories are covered under this warranty. 
Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please 
read your warranty booklet for details.

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty – covers all Acura replacement parts 
against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a 
replacement battery purchased from your dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as 
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the Acura 
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on 
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. 
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

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Canadian Owners

Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.

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EPA Contact Information

An owner may obtain further information concerning emission warranties or report 
violations of the terms of the emission warranties by contacting:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Light-Duty Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: complianceinfo@epa.gov

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