A. Parts other than genuine HONDA or AMERICAN HONDA authorized parts; wiper blades; battery (except for the nickel -metal hydride battery in hybrid VEHICLES); cables; steering wheel; belts; radiator hoses; heater hoses and vacuum hoses; spark plugs; plug wires; distributor cap and rotor; timing belt replacement when performed as routine maintenance: exhaust system, head pipes, tailpipes, catalytic converter; mufflers; hangars; heat shields; gaskets (except for the manifold block gasket and related fastening hardware); fuel system; fuel tank straps; fuel hoses; brake system wear items such as drums/rotors, shoes/pads; clutch disc, clutch pressure plate; throw out bearing, external shift linkages; pilot bearing/bushing; glass, mirror glass, body parts; body structure (except for hood hinges, trunk hinges, door hinges and sliding door rollers), hood fenders, doors, rear hatch, trunk lid, grille, panels; bright metal; sheet metal; paint (except for covered hinges painted to match the original VEHICLE color only); bumpers; moldings; lenses; bezels; bulbs (except for instrument panel illumination bulbs); High Intensity Discharge (HID.) headlamps; sealed beams; fuses; body seals; weather-strips (except for window sash and window run channels); outside ornamentation; emblems; tires; valve stems; wheels; wheel covers/ornaments; rims; trimings; caps; wheel studs; lug nuts; wheel locks; fastening/securing hardware for non-covered components; stripped or cross threaded fasteners (e.g., nuts, bolts, studs, screws, etc.); body seals; squeaks, rattles; buttons; carpet; dash pad; console; window handles; knobs; boots; pedals; pads; rearview mirror (except for electronic failure of the auto-dimming mirror); interior trim; up holstery; floor mats; electronic/audio accessories and cellular telephones other than AMERICAN HONDA AUTHORIZED ELECTRONIC/AUDIO ACCESSORIES/NAVIGATIONAL, DVD ENTERTAINMENT AND SECURITY SYSTEMS; Safety Restraint System fastening hardware; seat belts and airbag(s) deployed due to collision. If YOU believe there is a defect in these parts, please contact YOUR DEALER immediately.
B. Expenses for any maintenance service specified in YOUR Owner's Manual; fuels, fluids, lubricants, alignments or adjustments unless required as part of a covered MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN; or improper repairs, adjustments, or servicing by any repair facility, individual or YOU.
C. Any repair if a non-authorized part or accessory caused or contributed to, the MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN (e.g., aftermarket performance parts, cold air intakes, strut tower braces, headers, adjustable fuel rails, non-factory or non-DEALER installed stereo equipment, radios, speakers, amplifiers, compact disc changers, mp3 players, satellite radio/stereo systems, etc.).
D. Repairs needed in whole or in part due to:
- failure to perform maintenance services, from the use of fuels, oils or lubricants other than those required by YOUR Owner's Manual or as otherwise specified by AMERICAN HONDA;
- failure to stop driving or protect YOUR VEHICLE from further damage after a MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN occurs (e.g., continuing to operate YOUR VEHICLE after the oil pressure warning light/gauge or temperature warning light/gauge indicates a problem. In the event a warning light/gauge indicates a problem, safely pull YOUR VEHICLE to the side of the road and contact roadside assistance.);