60 months (regardless of kilometrage) from the
earlier date of either retail delivery or first use of the Mazda Vehicle. During the warranty
period, this warranty is transferable without charge to subsequent owners. Please
use the “Subsequent Ownership Notification” attached to the end of the booklet to
make this change. If you have any questions in this regard, please contact your Mazda
Dealer for assistance.
2. What Is Not Covered
Any perforation due to corrosion of the Mazda Vehicle which is caused by industrial
fallout, accident, damage, abuse, vehicle modifications or cargo that is damaging
or corrosive to the Mazda Vehicle.
Any surface corrosion of the Mazda Vehicle which does not result in perforation,
such as that typically caused by sand, salt, hail or stones.
Any perforation due to corrosion of the Mazda Vehicle which results, not from a
defect in material or workmanship, but from failure to maintain the Mazda Vehicle
in accordance with the procedures specified in item 3 (Your Responsibilities) of
this warranty and the Owner’s Manual provided with your Mazda Vehicle.
Any perforation due to corrosion of a part of the Mazda Vehicle which is not a
body sheet metal panel. As used herein, “body sheet metal panel” specifically
excludes all parts which are components of the exhaust system of the Mazda
Vehicle.
Any perforation to panels previously repaired to correct collision damage, fire,
theft, natural disaster, etc.
Removal of the vehicle from the warranty-applicable market for which it was produced.
If the vehicle has been classified a total loss and/or sold for salvage purposes or
branded for any other reasons.
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3. Your Responsibilities
Inspect the body sheet metal panels of your Mazda Vehicle frequently and if you
detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint or protective coating, touch them up
immediately.
In addition, special care should be taken to protect your Mazda Vehicle from corrosion.
1) If you drive on salted roads, or if you drive near the ocean, flush the underbody at
least once a month with clean water.
2) It is important to keep the drain holes in the lower edges of the body clear.
3) If your Mazda Vehicle is damaged due to an accident or any event which may
cause damage to the paint, have your Mazda Vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
4) If you carry special cargo, such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icing salt, or other corrosive
substances, be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed.
5) If you drive frequently on gravel roads, we recommend that you install stone
guards behind each wheel.
4. To Get Warranty Service
You must take your Mazda Vehicle, along with this booklet, to any Mazda Dealer in
Canada or the United States during their normal service hours. If you have any questions
or need assistance regarding this warranty, refer to “When You Need to Talk to
Mazda” on page 7.
5. Limited Liability
The liability of Mazda under this warranty is limited solely to the repair or replacement
of parts defective in material or workmanship by a Mazda Dealer at its place of
business. Specifically, it does not include any expense of, or related to, transportation
to such a dealer or payment for loss of use of the Mazda Vehicle during warranty
repairs.
6. Other Terms
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