California Emission Control Warranty - Buick 2003 Park Avenue Warranty And Owner Assistance Information

Emission Performance Warranty
Some states and/or local jurisdictions have established
periodic vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M)
programs to encourage proper maintenance of your
vehicle. If an EPA-approved I/M program is enforced in
your area you may also be eligible for Emission
Performance Warranty coverage when all of the
following three conditions are met:
•
The vehicle has been maintained and operated in
accordance with the instructions for proper
maintenance and use set forth in the owner's
manual supplied with your vehicle.
•
The vehicle fails an EPA-approved I/M test during
the emission warranty period.
•
The failure results, or will result, in the owner of
the vehicle having to bear a penalty or other
sanctions (including the denial of the right to use
the vehicle) under local, state, or federal law.
If all these conditions are met, GM warrants that your
dealer will replace, repair, or adjust to GM specifications,
at no charge to you, any of the parts listed under the
"Emission Warranty Parts List" later in this section which
may be necessary to cause your vehicle to conform to the
applicable emission standards. Non-GM parts labeled
"Certified to EPA Standards" are covered by the
Emission Performance Warranty.
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2. California Emission Control Warranty

This section outlines the emission warranties that
General Motors provides for your vehicle in accordance
with the California Air Resources Board. Defects in
material or workmanship in GM emission parts may also
be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. There may be additional
coverage on GM diesel engine vehicles. In any case,
the warranty with the broadest coverage applies.
This warranty applies if your vehicle meets both of the
following requirements:
•
Your vehicle is registered in California or other
states adopting California emission and
warranty regulations*:
•
is certified for sale in California as indicated on the
vehicle's emission control information label.
* Currently MA and VT only. Note: NY and ME have
adopted California emission regulations, but not
California warranty regulations. The Federal Emissions
Control Warranty applies in NY and ME.