ABOUT SUBARU LIMITED WARRANTIES ( CONTD .) WHAT IS NOT COVERED
NOTE : Costs regarding “ vehicle concern ” diagnosis by an authorized Subaru dealer are NOT covered under the Subaru Canada Limited Vehicle Warranties unless the diagnosis by the authorized Subaru dealer confirms that a repair is required due to a manufacturing defect in material or workmanship .
MAINTENANCE COSTS Performance of any normal maintenance service and replacement of any normal maintenance item includes spark plugs , drive belts , wiper blades , hoses , lubrication and replacement of filters , coolant , fuses , worn brake and clutch disc friction material or scored brake rotors or drums , engine performance adjustments , headlight aiming , wiper arm tension and sweep , worn blades or refills , wheel alignment , and other items subject to normal wear and tear are not covered under warranty and are considered the owner ’ s responsibility .
NOTE : Light bulbs and lamps will be covered for 1 year / 20,000 km ; HID xenon bulbs and LED lights are covered for 3 years / 60,000 km .
ACCESSORIES Installation in , or attachment to , of parts and accessories or equipment not approved or recommended by Subaru Canada , Inc . Subaru Canada , Inc . approved accessories such as floor mats , roof racks , wind deflectors and other accessory parts are warranted separately by the Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty on page 15 of this booklet .
DAMAGE OR CORROSION DUE TO ACCIDENTS , MISUSE OR ALTERATION Repairs required as a result of misuse , e . g . racing , rally or any competitive event ; neglect ; alteration ; modification , improper adjustment or repairs ; accident ; the use of fuel , oil , or lubricants not recommended in the Subaru Owner ’ s Manual .
Cosmetic flaws or surface corrosion and resulting perforation attributed to stone chips or other painted surface damage ; damage or surface corrosion from airborne fall-out ( acid rain , bird droppings , chemicals , tree sap ), salt ( e . g . on brake rotors and drums ), road hazards , hail , windstorm , lightning , floods or other factors due to lack of maintenance as described in the Owner ’ s Service and Warranty Booklet . Any damage resulting from off-road use will not be covered by this warranty .
DAMAGE CAUSED BY OR MALFUNCTION DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIR OR INSTALLATION OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS This warranty does not cover any part which malfunctions , fails or is damaged due to lack of required maintenance as per the 2024 model year Subaru Maintenance Guide , or due to any unauthorized alteration or modification made to the vehicle , such as the removal of original equipment parts , or the installation of non-approved parts , or parts not recommended by Subaru Canada , Inc .
TIRES Original equipment tires are covered by the tire manufacturer ’ s warranty for defects in material and workmanship . Should you experience a tire problem , please contact the tire manufacturer ’ s agent , or contact an Authorized Subaru Dealer for assistance .
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