WHAT IS NOT COVERED
DAMAGE FROM MISUSE OR ACCIDENT
The warranties in this booklet do not cover repairs required due to fire,
accidents, abuse, negligence, objects striking your vehicle, carrying corro-
sive materials (such as chemicals, acids and fertilizers), misuse (such as
driving over curbs, overloading, spinning wheels, etc.), racing or partici-
pating in a racing event, improper disconnection of components, modifying
the exhaust system, tampering or making adjustments which do not comply
with DaimlerChrysler specifications.
Disconnecting, tampering with or changing the reading of the odometer
will void your warranties.
DAMAGE FROM THE ENVIRONMENT
The warranties in this booklet do not cover fading or deterioration caused
by exposure to the elements, or repairs required due to airborne fallout,
acid rain, chemicals, tree sap, insects, bird or insect droppings, salt, sand,
gravel, road hazards, hail, wind storms, lightning, floods or any other event
of nature. Road salt, car washes, scuffs and scratches, and everyday abrasion from
sand and dirt can affect the appearance of a vehicle’s wheels (steel, chrome
and aluminum) and other undercarriage parts. Some surface corrosion with
use is normal; it is not a defect and is not covered by any warranty.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND WEAR
The warranties in this booklet do not cover normal maintenance services,
such as oil and filter changes, general lubrication, tire rotation, engine
tune-ups and replacing spark plugs. Required maintenance services are
described in detail in your Owner’s Manual and herein. The warranties also
do not cover worn wiper blades, clutch discs, brake rotors, pads, linings or
drums, windshield and rear window, wheel alignment and wheel balancing
(unless they are defective, see page 7).
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED
1. POWERTRAIN PLANS*
Powertrain plans complement the factory powertrain warranty by provid-
ing enhanced roadside coverage and car rental allowance if your vehicle is
not drivable and must be kept overnight. Certain plans also provide
additional distance coverage.
Major components covered are:
• engine •transmission •front-wheel drive •rear-wheel drive •4-wheel
drive (4x4) •all-wheel drive vehicles
2. GOLDPLANS*
Each plan provides full mechanical repair protection to non-powertrain
(Gold) components. Certain plans also provide full mechanical protection
against powertrain component repairs beyond your vehicle’s Powertrain
Warranty coverage. Contracts are available with or without a deductible.
Major components covered are:
• steering •air conditioning •engine cooling and fuel •front suspension
• rear suspension •electrical •hydraulic brake components •anti-lock
brakes
* Maximum terms available on new vehicles registered in Canada only.
3. GOLDPLUSPLANS*
The most complete protection available for your new vehicle is a Gold
Plus Service Contract which combines the benefits of Gold component
coverage (see GoldPlans), plus, the most important vehicle maintenance
functions:
• Engine oil and oil filter changes
• Tire rotation every other service
• Peace of Mind motoring with Tire Road Hazard Protection which
provides full, or pro-rata, replacement of the original four tires, or
their repair
• Rental car allowance for same-day warranty repairs - your vehicle
need not be kept overnight before eligibility for the rental allow-
ance is met
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OPTIONAL DAIMLERCHRYSLER CANADA SERVICE CONTRACTS
