Volkswagen Golf 2013 Owner's Manual page 28

California Emissions Warranties
Your warranty rights and obligations
California law require s us to provide you with
the following Emissions Warranty Statem ent
The California Air Resources Board is pleased to
explain the emission control system warranty on
your model year 2013 vehicle . In California, new
motor vehicles must be designed, built and equip-
ped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog stand-
ards. Volkswagen must warrant the emission con-
trol system on your vehicle for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts in-
cluding but not lim ited to the carburetor or fuel-in-
jection system, the ignition system, catalytic con-
verter, and engine computer. Also included may be
hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-relat-
ed assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exits, Volkswagen
will repair your vehicle at no cost to you including
diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer's warranty coverage :
For
3
years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs
first.
If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all
necessary repairs and adjustments w ill be made
by Volkswagen to ensure that your vehicle passes
the inspection. This is your Emission Control Sys-
tem PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
If any emission-related part on your vehicle is de-
fe ctive, the part w ill be repaired or replaced by
Volkswagen. This is your short-term Emission Con-
trol System DEFECTS WARRANTY.
For 7 y ear s or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs
first.
If an emission-related part listed in this warranty
booklet specially noted with coverage for
7
years
or 70,000 m iles is defective, the part will be re-
paired or replaced by Volkswagen . This is your
long-term Emission Control System DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
For 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever oc-
curs first.
Some Volkswagen models may be specially equip-
ped to meet California Partial Zero Emission Ve-
hicle ("PZEV or ATPZEV") requirements, as identi-
fied on the Vehicle Emission Control Information
Label located under the hood. For these vehicles,
if your Volkswagen model fails a Smog Check in-
spection, OR if any emission-related part is found
to be defective, the part w ill be repaired or re-
placed by Volkswagen for 15 years or 150,000
miles, w hichever occurs first, from the time of de-
livery of the vehicle to the original retail purchaser
or original lessee. This represents your Emission
Control System PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
and DEFECTS WARRANTY.
For High-Voltage batteries in Hybrid models equip-
ped to meet PZEV or ATPZEV requirements, this
warranty term is 10 years or 150,000 miles, which-
ever occurs first.
Owner's warranty responsibilities :
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance listed in
your Owner's Maintenance booklet. Volkswagen
recommends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your vehicle, but Volkswagen can-
not deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or
for your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to
a Volkswagen dealer as soon as a problem exists.
The warranty repairs should be completed in a rea-
sonable amount of time, not to exceed
30
days.
As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware
that Volkswagen may deny you warranty coverage
if your vehicle or a part has failed due to abuse,
neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should contact:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Customer CARE
Tel.: 1 (800) 822-8987
or the
California Air Resources Board
P.O . Box 8001
El Monte, CA 91734-2302
California Emissions Warranties
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