Toyota Corolla 2008 Instruction Manual

2008
00505-08TWB-COR Printed in U.S.A. 5/07
www.toyota.com
Corolla and Corolla Matrix
Owner’s
Warranty
Information
If your name
or address has
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Toyota as a used
vehicle, please
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card, even if your
warranty coverage
has expired. This
will enable Toyota
to contact you
with important
product or safety
updates concern-
ing your vehicle.
If the card is no
longer attached,
please call the
Toyota Customer
Experience Center
at [phone].
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Satisfaction Down the Road 2
Transportation Assistance 3
If You Need Assistance 4
Warranty Coverages at a Glance 6
Your Warranties in Detail
General Warranty Provisions 7
New Vehicle Limited Warranty 9
Federal Emission Control Warranty 14
California Emission Control Warranty 20
Tire Limited Warranty 25
Your Responsibilities
Operation and Maintenance 26
Obtaining Warranty Service 28
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t Toyota, our top priority is always our customers. We know
your Toyota is an important part of your life and something you
depend on every day. That’s why we’re dedicated to building
products of the highest quality and reliability.
Our excellent warranty coverage is evidence that we stand behind the
quality of our vehicles. We’re confident — as you should be — that your
Toyota will provide you with many years of enjoyable driving.
To further demonstrate our commitment to our customers’ satisfaction,
occasionally we may establish a special policy adjustment to pay for spe-
cific repairs that are no longer covered by warranty. When we establish
such a policy adjustment, we mail details to all applicable owners we
have on record. That’s why it’s important to send in the card at the back
of this booklet if you change your address or if you’ve purchased this
vehicle from a previous owner.
To provide you with added protection against unexpected service costs,
we offer Toyota Extra Care vehicle service agreements and Toyota Auto
Care pre-paid maintenance programs. Both offer plans to meet a wide
variety of needs. Your dealership can help you select the plan that’s best
for you.
Our goal is for every Toyota customer to enjoy outstanding quality,
dependability and peace of mind throughout their ownership experi-
ence. We want you to be a satisfied member of the Toyota family for
many miles to come.
This booklet describes the terms of Toyota warranty coverage
as well as general owner responsibilities. A separate publication
found in your glove box, the Scheduled Maintenance Guide,
describes your vehicle’s maintenance requirements. Be sure to
review this publication carefully, since proper maintenance is
required to ensure that warranty coverage remains intact.
All information in this booklet is the latest available at the time of pub-
lication and, with the exception of the emission control warranties, is
subject to change without notice.
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Introduction
2
Satisfaction Down the Road
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e realize that your confidence in the quality and reliability
of our products was a key factor in your decision to buy a
Toyota. We also know how disruptive the loss of transportation
can be to your daily routine. That’s why we’re pleased to offer you the
benefits of our Transportation Assistance Policy.
Under this policy, you are eligible for transportation assistance if your
Toyota must be kept overnight for warranty-covered repairs. The policy
applies when your vehicle must be kept overnight for any of the follow-
ing reasons:
•The warranty repairs will take longer than one day to complete.
•The warrantable condition requires extensive diagnosis.
•The parts needed for the warranty repairs are not readily available
and your vehicle is inoperative or unsafe to drive.
The policy does not apply when warranty repairs can be completed
in one day but the vehicle must be kept overnight due to dealer or
owner scheduling conflicts.
The Transportation Assistance Policy applies for the duration of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. The policy applies to all 2008 model-year
Toyotas sold and serviced by authorized Toyota dealerships in the
mainland United States and Alaska.
For further details, please consult your Toyota dealer.
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Introduction 3
Transportation Assistance
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Both Toyota and your Toyota dealer are dedicated to serving your
automotive needs. Your complete satisfaction is our first priority. Should
you have a problem or concern — either during or after the warranty
period — please take the following steps to ensure the quickest possible
response:
Step 1
Discuss the situation with a dealership manager, such as the service
manager or customer relations manager. In most cases, a satisfactory
solution can be reached at this step.
Step 2
If the dealership does not address your concern to your satisfaction,
call the Toyota Customer Experience Center at (800)331–4331. If you
are hearing- or speech-impaired, call [phone] (TDD).
Please have the following information ready when you call:
•Your Toyota’s vehicle identification number (located on the
driver’s side corner of the dashboard, under the window)
•Current mileage on your vehicle
•Name of your Toyota dealership
A Toyota customer relations representative will assist you in
working with the dealership to find a satisfactory solution.
Step 3
If your concern has still not been resolved to your satisfaction, Toyota
offers additional assistance through the Dispute Settlement Program,
a dispute resolution program administered by the National Center for
Dispute Settlement. The purpose of the Dispute Settlement Program
is to resolve disputes through arbitration — a process by which two
parties authorize an independent third party to hear and resolve a dis-
pute. The program is informal and free of charge. To request that your
If You Need Assistance
Introduction
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case be reviewed through the program, complete the customer claim
form in the Owner's Warranty Rights Notification booklet (found in your
glove box) and mail it to:
National Center for Dispute Settlement
P.O. Box 688
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
If you would like to request a customer claim form, call the Toyota
Customer Experience Center at [phone]. When you call, please
have your vehicle identification number, the current mileage on your
Toyota and the names of your selling and servicing dealerships.
California residents: Toyota offers you assistance through an arbitration
program called the California Dispute Settlement Program (CDSP). A bro-
chure about the program is found in your glove box. For additional infor-
mation, call the Toyota Customer Experience Center at [phone].
You may also contact the CDSP directly at [phone]. Failure to use
the CDSP may affect your rights and remedies under California’s “Lemon
Laws.”
Important: You must use the Dispute Settlement Program (or, in
California, the CDSP) before seeking remedies through a court action
pursuant to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. You may also be
required to use the Dispute Settlement Program or CDSP before
seeking remedies under the “Lemon Laws” of your state. Please
check the appropriate page of the Owner’s Warranty Rights
Notification booklet for the requirements applicable to your state.
This information about the Dispute Settlement Programs is correct as of
the date of printing. However, the programs may be changed without
notice. For the most current information about the programs, call the
Toyota Customer Experience Center at [phone].
Introduction 5
If You Need Assistance
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Introduction
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Warranty Coverages at a Glance
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Who Is the Warrantor
The warrantor for these limited warranties is Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. (“Toyota”), 19001 South Western Avenue, Torrance, California
90509-2991, a California corporation.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
These warranties apply to all 2008 model-year Corolla and Corolla
Matrix vehicles distributed by Toyota that are originally sold by an
authorized dealer in the United States and normally operated or touring
in the United States, U.S. territories or Canada. Warranty coverage is
automatically transferred at no cost to subsequent vehicle owners.
Multiple Warranty Conditions
This booklet contains warranty terms and conditions that may vary
depending on the part covered. A warranty for specific parts or systems,
such as the Powertrain Warranty or Emission Performance Warranty, is
governed by the coverage set forth in that warranty as well as the
General Warranty Provisions.
When Warranty Begins
The warranty period begins on the vehicle’s in-service date, which is the
first date the vehicle is either delivered to an ultimate purchaser, leased,
or used as a company car or demonstrator.
Repairs Made at No Charge
Repairs and adjustments covered by these warranties are made at no
charge for parts and labor.
Parts Replacement
Any needed parts replacement will be made using new or remanufac-
tured parts. The decision whether a part should be repaired or replaced
will be made by the servicing Toyota dealership and/or Toyota. Parts
scheduled to be replaced as required maintenance are warranted until
their first replacement only.
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General Warranty Provisions
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Limitations
The performance of necessary repairs and adjustments is the exclusive
remedy under these warranties or any implied warranties. Toyota does
not authorize any person to create for it any other obligation or liability
in connection with this vehicle.
Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose is limited to the duration of these written warranties.
Some states do not allow restrictions on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
Your Rights Under State Law
These warranties give you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights that vary from state to state.
Your Warranties in Detail
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General Warranty Provisions
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Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and adjustments needed to correct defects in
materials or workmanship of any part supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not Covered” on pages 11–12.
Coverage is for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, with
the exception of wheel alignment and wheel balancing, which are cov-
ered for 12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed in the next column and supplied
by Toyota, subject to the exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 11–12.
Coverage is for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all internal parts, timing gears and gaskets,
timing chain/belt and cover, flywheel, valve covers, oil pan, oil pump,
engine mounts, turbocharger housing and all internal parts, super-
charger housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, water
pump, fuel pump, seals and gaskets.
Transmission and Transaxle
Case and all internal parts, torque converter, clutch cover, transmission
mounts, transfer case and all internal parts, engine control computer,
seals and gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Final drive housing and all internal parts, axle shafts, drive shafts,
constant velocity joints, front hub and bearings, seals and gaskets.
Rear-Wheel-Drive System
Axle housing and all internal parts, propeller shafts, U-joints, axle
shafts, drive shafts, bearings, supports, seals and gaskets.
WHAT IS COVERED AND HOW LONG
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any seatbelt or air bag system supplied by Toyota,
subject to the exceptions indicated under “What Is Not Covered” on
pages 11–12.
Coverage is for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in the state of Kansas, the warranty for
seatbelts and related components is 10 years, regardless of mileage.
Corrosion Perforation Warranty
This warranty covers repair or replacement of any original body panel
that develops perforation from corrosion (rust-through), subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not Covered” on pages 11–12.
Coverage is for 60 months, regardless of mileage.
For information on how to protect your vehicle from corrosion, see the
section entitled “Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care” in the
Owner’s Manual.
Towing
When your vehicle is inoperable due to failure of a warranted part,
towing service to the nearest authorized Toyota dealership is covered.
Your Warranties in Detail
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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This warranty does not cover damage or failures resulting directly or
indirectly from any of the following:
•Fire, accidents or theft
•Abuse or negligence
•Misuse — for example, racing or overloading
•Improper repairs
•Alteration or tampering, including installation of non-Genuine
Toyota Accessories
•Lack of or improper maintenance, including use of fluids other
than those specified in the Owner’s Manual
•Installation of non-Genuine Toyota Parts
•Airborne chemicals, tree sap, road debris (including stone chips),
rail dust, salt, hail, floods, wind storms, lightning and other
environmental conditions
•Water contamination
This warranty also does not cover the following:
Tires
Tires are covered by a separate warranty provided by the tire manufac-
turer. See page 25
Normal Wear and Tear
Noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions and other deterioration caused by
normal wear and tear.
Maintenance Expense
Normal maintenance services such as:
•Engine tune-ups
•Replacement of fluids and filters
•Lubrication
•Cleaning and polishing
•Replacement of spark plugs and fuses
•Replacement of worn wiper blades, brake pads/linings and clutch linings
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Maintenance Expense
Normal maintenance services such as:
•Engine tune-ups
•Replacement of fluids and filters
•Lubrication
•Cleaning and polishing
•Replacement of spark plugs and fuses
•Replacement of worn wiper blades, brake pads/linings and clutch linings
Noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions and other deterioration caused by
normal wear and tear.
Normal Wear and Tear
Tires are covered by a separate warranty provided by the tire manufac-
turer. See page 25.
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Vehicles With Altered Odometer
Failure of a vehicle on which the odometer has been altered so that
actual vehicle mileage cannot be readily determined.
Salvage or Total-Loss Vehicles
Any vehicle that has ever been issued a “salvage” title or similar title
under any state’s law; or has ever been declared a “total loss” or equiva-
lent by a financial institution or insurer, such as by payment for a claim in
lieu of repairs because the cost of repairs exceeded the cash value of the
vehicle. This exclusion does not apply to the emission control warranties.
Incidental Damages
Incidental or consequential damages associated with a vehicle failure.
Such damages include but are not limited to inconvenience; the cost of
transportation, telephone calls and lodging; the loss of personal or com-
mercial property; and the loss of pay or revenue.
Disclaimer of Extra Expenses and Damages
The performance of necessary repairs and adjustments is the exclu-
sive remedy under this warranty or any implied warranty. Toyota
does not authorize any person to create for it any other obligation
or liability in connection with this vehicle. Toyota shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential damages resulting from breach of
this written warranty or any implied warranty. Any implied war-
ranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited
to the duration of this written warranty, except in states where this
limitation is not allowed.
Your Warranties in Detail
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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If a dispute arises regarding your warranty coverage, please follow the
steps described under “If You Need Assistance” on pages 4–5. Please
note that you must use the Dispute Settlement Program (or, in California,
the CDSP) before seeking remedies through a court action pursuant to the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. You may also be required to use the
Dispute Settlement Program or CDSP before seeking remedies under the
“Lemon Laws” of your state. Please check the appropriate page of the
Owner’s Warranty Rights Notification booklet (located in your glove box)
for the requirements applicable to your state.
Your Warranties in Detail 13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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Emission Defect Warranty
Toyota warrants that your vehicle:
•Was designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of sale with
applicable federal emissions standards.
•Is free from defects in materials and workmanship that may cause the
vehicle to fail to meet these standards.
Federal regulations require that this warranty be in effect for two years
or 24,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service date, whichever occurs
first. However, under the terms of the Basic Warranty, Toyota provides
coverage of three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Speci-
fic components may have longer coverage under the terms of the
Powertrain Warranty. Additionally, components marked “8/80” in the
parts list on pages 15–16 have coverage of eight years or 80,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
Emission Performance Warranty
Some states and localities have established vehicle inspection and main-
tenance (I/M) programs to encourage proper vehicle maintenance. If an
EPA-approved I/M program is in force in your area, you are eligible for
Emission Performance Warranty coverage.
Under the terms of the Emission Performance Warranty and federal
regulations, Toyota will make all necessary repairs if both of the
following occur:
•Your vehicle fails to meet applicable emissions standards as
determined by an EPA-approved emissions test.
•This failure results or will result in some penalty to you — such
as a fine or denial of the right to use your vehicle — under local,
state or federal law.
This warranty is in effect for two years or 24,000 miles from the vehicle’s
in-service date, whichever occurs first. Additionally, components marked
“8/80” in the parts list on pages 15–16 have coverage of eight years or
80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
WHAT IS COVERED AND HOW LONG
Your Warranties in Detail
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Federal Emission Control Warranty
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These warranty obligations do not apply to failures or noncompliance
caused by:
•The use of replacement parts not certified in accordance with
aftermarket parts certification regulations.
•The use of replacement parts not equivalent in quality or design
to original equipment parts.
Provisions under the “What Is Not Covered” section of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty also apply to this warranty.
Air/Fuel Metering System
•Air/fuel ratio feedback control system
•Cold-start enrichment system
•Deceleration control system
•Electronic fuel injection system components
— Air flow sensor
— Engine control module (8/80)
— Throttle body
— Other components
Air Induction System
•Intake manifold and intake air surge tank
Catalyst System
•Catalytic converter and protector (8/80)
•Constricted fuel filler neck
•Exhaust manifold
•Exhaust pipe (manifold to catalyst and/or catalyst to catalyst)
WHAT IS NOT COVERED WARRANTY PARTS LIST
8/80 = Covered for eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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Federal Emission Control Warranty
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*
Evaporative Control System
•Charcoal canister
•Diaphragm valve
•Fuel filler cap
•Fuel tank
•Vapor liquid separator
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
•EGR gas temperature sensor
•EGR valve
•Associated parts
Ignition System
•Distributor and internal parts
•Ignition coil and ignitor
•Ignition wires
•Spark plugs*
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
•Oil filler cap
•PCV valve or orifice
Other Parts Used in Above Systems
•Data link connector (8/80)
•Hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing and mounting hardware
•Malfunction indicator light and bulb (8/80)
•Pulleys, belts and idlers
•Sealing gaskets and devices
•Sensors, solenoids, switches and valves
Warranted until first required maintenance under terms of the
California Emission Control Warranty.
8/80 = Covered for eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Your Warranties in Detail
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Federal Emission Control Warranty
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You are responsible for performance of the required maintenance indi-
cated in the Owner’s Manual and the Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
Toyota will not deny a warranty claim solely because you do not have
records to show that you maintained your vehicle. However, any failure
or noncompliance caused by lack of maintenance is not covered by this
warranty.
When maintenance and repairs are paid for by you, these services
may be performed by you or by any automotive service provider you
choose. Toyota will not deny a warranty claim solely because you
used a service provider other than a Toyota dealership for mainte-
nance and repairs. However, any failure or noncompliance caused by
improper maintenance or repairs is not covered by this warranty.
To ensure optimum performance and maintain the quality built into
your vehicle’s emission control systems, Toyota recommends the use of
Genuine Toyota Parts when servicing or repairing the systems.
Warranty coverage is not dependent upon the use of any particular
brand of replacement parts and you may elect to use non–Genuine
Toyota Parts for maintenance and repairs. However, use of replace-
ment parts that are not equivalent in quality to Genuine Toyota
Parts may impair the effectiveness of the emission control systems.
If you use replacement parts that have maintenance or replacement
schedules different from those of Genuine Toyota Parts, you must follow
the maintenance and replacement schedules for the parts you are using.
In addition, you should ensure that such parts are warranted by their
manufacturers to be equivalent to Genuine Toyota Parts.
MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS
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Federal Emission Control Warranty
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If your vehicle fails an EPA-approved emissions test, you may make a
claim under the Emission Performance Warranty. To do so, take your
vehicle to an authorized Toyota dealership and present a copy of the
emissions test report. Also, take your maintenance records in case they
are needed.
If your claim qualifies for coverage, the dealership will repair your vehi-
cle within 30 days (unless a shorter period is required by law). If your
claim is denied, Toyota will notify you in writing of the reason within
the same period. If we fail to do so, we will repair your vehicle free of
charge. The only exceptions allowed are when you request or agree to a
delay, or when a delay is caused by factors beyond the control of Toyota
or the dealership.
For information on how to obtain service under the Emission Defect
Warranty, see page 28, “Obtaining Warranty Service.”
If you have questions or concerns about your vehicle’s federal emission
warranty coverage, please follow the steps described under “If You Need
Assistance” on pages 4–5. In the case of the Emission Performance
Warranty, you may also request information from or report complaints to:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Vehicle Programs & Compliance Division (6405J)
Attn: Warranty Complaints
401 M Street SW
Washington, D.C. 20460
Vehicles equipped with a California Certified Emission Control System
that are sold, registered and operated in California or any state that
adopts California emission warranty provisions are also covered by
the California Emission Control Warranty (see page 20). Currently,
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont are
the only other states to which the California Emission Control
Warranty applies.
IF YOUR VEHICLE FAILS AN EMISSIONS TEST IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
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Federal Emission Control Warranty
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We (the dealership) want you to know that at the time your new
Toyota vehicle is being delivered:
1) On the basis of written notification furnished by Toyota, we have
knowledge that the vehicle is covered by an EPA Certificate of
Conformity.
2) We have visually inspected those emission control devices or portions
thereof that are visible without removing or adjusting any compo-
nents or systems, emissions-related or otherwise. On the basis of this
inspection, there are no apparent deficiencies in the installation of
emission control devices by Toyota. (For purposes of this certificate,
“emission control devices” is limited to devices installed on a vehicle
for the sole or primary purpose of controlling emissions and which
were not in general use before 1968.)
3) We have performed all emission control system preparations required
by Toyota prior to the sale of the vehicle as set forth in Toyota’s cur-
rent pre-delivery service manual.
4) Except as may be provided in Paragraph 5, if this vehicle fails an
EPA-approved emissions test within three months or 4,000 miles
(whichever comes first) of delivery to the ultimate purchaser, and the
vehicle has been maintained and used in accordance with the writ-
ten instructions for proper maintenance and use, Toyota will remedy
the nonconformity free of charge under the terms of the Emission
Performance Warranty.
5) If vehicle was used as a company car or demonstrator, check box and
complete the following:
□The vehicle with which this statement is delivered was placed
into service as a company car or demonstrator prior to delivery.
The Emission Performance Warranty period commenced on the
date the vehicle was first placed into service, which was:
Month Day Year
Note: The dealership makes no representation or warranty that the
emission control system or any part thereof is without defect or that
the system will perform properly. The Emission Performance Warranty
referred to in Paragraph 4 and furnished with the vehicle is solely that
of the manufacturer.
This statement is required by section 207 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
7541) and the EPA regulations issued thereunder.
Dealership Name
DEALER CERTIFICATE
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Federal Emission Control Warranty
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