2012 NISSAN MAXIMA Warranty Booklet

WHO IS THE WARRANTOR
Nissan warrants all parts of your 2012 Nissan vehicle
supplied by Nissan, except for those listed elsewhere
under the caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
APPLICABILITYThis warranty is provided to the original and subse-
quent owner(s) of a Nissan vehicle originally distrib-
uted by Nissan which is originally sold by a Nissan
authorized Nissan dealership in the United States,
and which is registered in the U.S. and normally
operated in the United States (including Alaska and
Hawaii) , the United States territories (specifically
Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands) , and Canada.
This warranty is generally transferable from the origi-
nal ‘owner other than a Nissan dealer’ (OWNER) to
subsequent owners of the vehicle at any time own-
ership of the vehicle is transferred, without any ac-
tion on your part; except that this warranty is not
transferable but is instead VOID if during the first six
months after delivery to the original OWNER: (1)ownership of the vehicle is transferred from the
original OWNER, and(2) the vehicle is registered
outside of the United States.
Your Nissan vehicle is manufactured to meet U.S.
regulations and environmental requirements. With
the exception of privately owned vehicles belonging
to members of the U.S. military or employees and
officers of the United States Government stationed
abroad, this warranty does not apply if an otherwise
covered vehicle is operated in, or relocated to, a
country other than those listed above under this
caption, except that it continues to apply if the ve-
hicle is operated in full compliance with its proper
use as described in the applicable OWNER’S
MANUAL while touring outside of the United States,
the U.S. territories or Canada for a period not ex-
ceeding sixty (60) consecutive days or sixty (60)
days in any one 12 month period. Subject to the
transferability restriction described above, this war-
ranty applies to a relocated vehicle which is returned
to, and is registered and normally operated in the
United States, the U.S. territories or Canada, except
for conditions due to the vehicle’s foreign operation,
e.g., use of inappropriate fuels or other fluids.Nissan makes available to you, and you are specifi-
cally required by Federal Law to use BBB AUTO
LINE [(800) 955-5100] before exercising rights or
seeking remedies under the Federal Magnuson-
Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. §2301, et. seq. You
are not required to first use BBB AUTO LINE if you
seek remedies not created by Title I of that Federal
law, except that you are required to first use BBB
AUTO LINE in good faith if you seek remedies cre-
ated by state law, including your state’s lemon law,
if applicable state law provides for using a 703
compliant or similar process before filing suit.
Please refer to pp. 2-3 of this booklet and the
“Supplement to 2012 Nissan Warranty Information
Booklet & 2012 Nissan OWNER’S MANUAL” for
additional information.
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1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
2 See the Owner’s Manual for information relevant to proper operation of the vehicle, including the recommended fuels and fluids.
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LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
This warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of the vehicle, inconvenience or commer-
cial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for
it any other warranty, obligation or liability in con-
nection with this vehicle.
THE WARRANTY BEGINS
The warranty period begins on the date the vehicle is
delivered to the first retail buyer or put into use, which-
ever is earlier.
FOR HOW LONG AND WHAT IS
COVERED
BASIC COVERAGEThe basic coverage period is 36 months or
36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to cor-
rect defects in materials or workmanship of all
parts and components of each new Nissan ve-
hicle supplied by Nissan subject to the exclusions
listed under the heading “WHAT IS NOT COV-
ERED” or, if the part is covered by one of the
separate coverages described in the following
sections of this warranty, that specific coverage
applies instead of the basic coverage.
Bedliners will be repaired to commercially ac-
ceptable standards subject to the conditions and
limitations listed in WHAT IS NOT COVERED.
POWERTRAIN COVERAGEThe Powertrain coverage period is 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to cor-
rect defects in materials or workmanship.
Powertrain coverage applies to components
listed below under the headings, Engine, Trans-
mission and Transaxle, Drivetrain, and Restraint
System, supplied by Nissan subject to the exclu-
sions listed under the heading “WHAT IS NOT
COVERED”. ENGINE
Cylinder heads and block and all internal parts,
rocker covers and oil pan, valve train and front
cover, timing chain and tensioner, oil pump, water
pump and fuel pump, fuel injectors, intake and
exhaust manifolds and supercharger, flywheel,
seals, and gaskets.
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE
Case and all internal parts, torque converter and
converter housing, automatic transmission control
module, transfer case and all internal parts, seals
and gaskets, clutch cover and housing A/T cooler,
and electronic transmission controls.
DRIVETRAIN
Drive shafts, final drive housing, and all internal
parts, propeller shafts, universal joints, bearings,
seals and gaskets.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Air bags and related electronic control systems.
CORROSION COVERAGE (PERFORATION
FROM CORROSION)
Any body sheet metal panel supplied by Nissan
found to have developed perforation (rust-
through) due to corrosion in normal use is covered
for 60 months, regardless of mileage, subject to
the exclusions listed under the heading “WHAT IS
NOT COVERED”. No additional rust proofing ap-
plications are required. Perforation is a condition
in which any body sheet metal panel has corroded
from one surface through to another.
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TOWING COVERAGEIf your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a
warranted part, during any of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranties, including Emission and Seat-
belt warranties, towing service to the nearest au-
thorized Nissan dealership is covered.
ADJUSTMENT COVERAGEService adjustments not usually associated with
the replacement of parts, such as wheel align-
ment, are covered only during the first 12 months
or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.
REFRIGERANT RECHARGE ONLY COVERAGERefrigerant recharge not associated with the re-
pair or replacement of a warranted part is covered
only during the first 12 months, regardless of the
mileage.
NO CHARGE
Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts
and/or labor (except for tires, in which case you may pay
certain charges as noted above or as described in the
applicable tire warranty found later in this booklet) . Any
needed parts replacement will be made using Genuine
Nissan or Nissan approved new or remanufactured
parts. Nissan reserves the right to make changes at any
time, without notice, to production and service parts in
their specifications, colors, and materials, including
those used in connection with warranty repairs. For this
reason, when approved by Nissan and at Nissan’s dis-
cretion, functionally equivalent replacement parts may
be used that do not exactly match the original produc-
tion part.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICEYou must take the vehicle to an authorized Nissan
dealer in the United States or Canada during regular
business hours at your expense in order to obtain
warranty service. The names and addresses of au-
thorized Nissan dealers are listed in telephone direc-
tories and in WWW.NISSANUSA.COM.
If you require warranty service outside of the United
States (see terms under caption “APPLICABILITY”) ,
contact an authorized Nissan dealer in that country.
MAINTENANCE, DATA ACCESS, AND
RECORDS
As a condition of this warranty, you are responsible for
properly using, maintaining and caring for your vehicle
as outlined in your OWNER’S MANUAL and your
NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE, and
maintaining copies of all maintenance records & re-
ceipts for review by Nissan.
You are also required to provide consent to give Nissan
access to data stored on vehicle systems. Failure to do
so is likely to result in the denial of warranty coverage.
Evidence of the performance of the required mainte-
nance should be kept and presented as proof of such
maintenance in connection with related warranty re-
pairs. To assist you in maintaining appropriate records,
the maintenance log located in your NISSAN SERVICE
& MAINTENANCE GUIDE can be used along with
supporting repair invoices, receipts and other such
records.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with the
OWNER’S MANUAL
Misuse, such as using the vehicle to towFailure of a component not covered by warrantyRacing and competitive drivingTheft, vandalism, fire, or flooding (including engine
water ingestion)
Accident, collision, being towedRepairs performed by anyone other than an autho-
rized Nissan dealer
Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in
material or workmanship
Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, chips,
or scratches
Damage caused by any automated or manually op-
erated car wash or by using a pressure washer
Note that complaints related to failure to comply with
proper use of the vehicle as described in the applicable
OWNER’S MANUAL (including the lack of availability or
use of proper fluid) , or the vehicle’s lack of compliance
with local regulations or environmental requirements of
any country (other than the U.S. or Canada) are NOT
covered by this warranty.
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DAMAGE OR FAILURES DUE TO ALTERATION
OR MODIFICATION
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Alteration, tampering, or improper repair.Installation of non-Nissan approved accessories or
components.
Improper installation of any Nissan approved after-
market accessory or component.
A vehicle whose odometer mileage has been al-
tered, or the odometer repaired or replaced and the
actual vehicle mileage cannot be correctly and read-
ily determined.
SALVAGE TITLE
This limited warranty does not apply to any vehicle, and
is rendered VOID if the vehicle is (or ever has been)
issued a “salvage” or similar title including, but not
limited to junk, scrap, rebuilt, or flood titles under any
state’s law; or has ever been determined to be a “total
loss” or equivalent by any insurance company, such as
by payment of a cash payment of claim in lieu of repairs
because of a determination that the cost of repairs
exceeded the actual cash value of the vehicle.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Stone chipping, chemical fallout (acid rain) , tree sap,
salt, hail, windstorm, lightning, flood or other environ-
mental conditions.
The items listed below are not covered under corro-
sion coverage (perforation from corrosion) .
Exhaust system components.Corrosion of outer trim parts, such as moldings.
However, corrosion of outer trim parts is war-
ranted for 12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever
comes first.
Corrosion other than perforation, such as cos-
metic or surface corrosion due to defects in ma-
terials or workmanship. This is covered under the
Basic Coverage of the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Special bodies or equipment not manufactured or
supplied by Nissan.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION DUE TO
LACK OF OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR RE-
PAIRS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Lack of performance of proper maintenance ser-
vices as outlined in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAIN-
TENANCE GUIDE.
Use of improper or dirty fuel, fluids or lubricants.Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to
parts supplied by Nissan. MAINTENANCE SERVICE EXPENSE
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance ser-
vices as specified in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAIN-
TENANCE GUIDE such as engine tune-up; cleaning
and polishing; wheel alignment; headlight aiming; re-
placement of filters, replacement of windshield wiper
inserts, lubricants, coolant; worn brake shoes, pads,
drums and rotors and worn clutch discs.
SEAT BELTS, TIRES, DROP-IN BEDLINERS AND
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Seat belts, tires, drop-in bedliners and the emission
control system are not covered by this warranty, but are
covered by separate warranties.
NISSAN SPRAY-IN BEDLINERS
Nissan Spray-in Bedliners will be repaired to commer-
cially acceptable standards which may include minor
appearance differences from the original bedliner.
(See following pages for separate warranties which may
apply to your Nissan, such as those covering vehicle
emissions, seat belts, and tires.)
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EMISSION DEFECTS WARRANTY
Nissan1warrants that your vehicle was designed,
built and equipped to conform at the time of sale
with all applicable United States emission stan-
dards.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to cor-
rect defects in materials or workmanship which
would cause your vehicle not to meet these stan-
dards.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE
DEFECTS WARRANTY
Covered components are listed below under the cap-
tion “WARRANTY PARTS LIST.” Exceptions to this
warranty are listed below under the caption “WHAT IS
NOT COVERED UNDER EITHER THE DEFECTS OR
PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES.”
HOW LONG IS THE DEFECTS
WARRANTY
This warranty is for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. The warranty begins the date the vehicle is
delivered to the first retail buyer or put into use, which-
ever is earlier. Additionally, the engine control module /
onboard diagnostic device and catalytic converter(s)
listed below and indicated by an Ounder the caption
Warranty Parts List are covered for 8 years or 80,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY WHEN DOES THIS
WARRANTY APPLY
The Emission Performance warranty applies to your
2012 Nissan vehicle ONLY when both of the following
occur.
1. The vehicle fails to meet applicable emissions stan- dards as judged by an emissions test approved by
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) .
2. This failure results or will result in some penalty to you, such as a monetary fine or the denial of the
right to use your vehicle, under local, state or
federal law.
For example, if your state requires an EPA approved
yearly vehicle inspection before you receive a renewed
license, this warranty applies to your vehicle. In areas
where there is no approved test program, this warranty
does not apply.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG UNDER THE PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY
Nissan1warrants that it will remedy any non-conformity
in your vehicle which causes it to fail an approved
emissions test during the first 24 months or 24,000
miles, whichever occurs first. This warranty begins the
date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail buyer or put
into use, whichever is earlier.
Additionally, failure of an approved emissions test re-
sulting from the failure of those parts listed below under
the caption “Warranty Parts List” are covered by the
Emissions Defects Warranty described above. Exceptions to this warranty are listed below under the
caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER EITHER
THE DEFECTS OR PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES.”
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
This warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of the vehicle, inconvenience or commer-
cial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for
it any other warranty, obligation or liability in con-
nection with this vehicle.
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1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER
EITHER THE DEFECTS OR
PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES
These warranties do not cover:1. Normal maintenance, service and parts replace- ment as outlined in the emissions control mainte-
nance instructions of your OWNER’S MANUAL
and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
GUIDE.
2. Failures directly as a result of:
Failure to perform required emission control
maintenance as outlined in your OWNER’S
MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAIN-
TENANCE GUIDE.
Misuse, accident or modification.Improper adjustment or installation of parts during
the performance of maintenance services.
Tampering with or disconnecting any part affect-
ing vehicle emissions.
The use of contaminated fuel or fuel other than
that specified in your OWNER’S MANUAL.
3. In the case of the Performance Warranty, the use of any part not certified in accordance with Federal
requirements which is defective or not equivalent
from an emissions standpoint to the original equip-
ment part.
4. In the case of the Performance Warranty, costs of determining the cause of a vehicle failing an EPA
approved emissions test if such failure is found not
to be covered. 5. In the case of the Defects Warranty, parts not
supplied by Nissan or damage to other parts
caused directly by non-Nissan parts.
WHAT YOU MUST DO
In order to obtain warranty service you must deliver the
vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer in the United
States at your expense.
You must also maintain your vehicle as outlined in the
maintenance instructions in your NISSAN SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE GUIDE.
WHAT NISSAN WILL DO
Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts
and/or labor, including diagnosis and tax. Any needed
parts replacement will be made using new or remanu-
factured parts.
OTHER WARRANTY TERMS
PERFORMANCE WARRANTY CLAIMS PROCE-
DURE
You may make a claim under the Performance Warranty
immediately after the failure of an EPA approved emis-
sions test. You must provide proof of this failure when
making your claim.
You will be told whether Nissan will honor your claim
within 30 days of the date you make the claim unless a
shorter time period is required by law. If your claim is
denied, Nissan will notify you in writing of the reason. If
we do not notify you within this time period, we will
repair your vehicle under this warranty at no cost to you.
The time period for notification will not apply if you
request a delay or a delay is caused by events not under
the control of Nissan dealers. No claim will be denied under the Performance War-
ranty because you use a non-Nissan but EPA certified
part for maintenance or repair.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Important information concerning maintenance service
and replacement parts is in the Limited Warranty on
Nissan Parts and Accessories section of this booklet.
MAINTENANCE RECORDS
Receipts covering the performance of regular mainte-
nance should be kept in the event questions arise
concerning maintenance. The receipts should be trans-
ferred to subsequent owners.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
You may obtain further information concerning these
warranties by following the procedure outlined in the
“CUSTOMER CARE” section of this booklet. In the
case of the Performance Warranty, you may also con-
tact or report any violations to the Office of Transporta-
tion and Air Quality, Vehicle Compliance Programs
Group, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel
Rios Building (6405J) , 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue,
N.W, Washington, D.C. 20460
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FEDERAL VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTIES

WARRANTY PARTS LISTFuel injection system
Engine control module/onboard diagnostic deviceOxygen sensor(s)Mass air flow sensorIntake manifoldThrottle body
Catalytic converter(s)Exhaust manifold(s)Exhaust tube from manifold to catalytic converter
Front exhaust tube with catalytic converter perma-
nently attached
Camshaft position sensor(s)Crankshaft position sensor(s)Spark plugs, ignition coil and wiresIgnition control module
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter perma-
nently attached
Evaporative emission control systemFuel filler neck restrictor and check valveFuel tank and filler capIdle air control systemPositive crankcase ventilation systemExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control systemPulsed secondary air injection system and valvesHoses, clamps, fittings, tubing, sealing gaskets or
devices and mounting hardware used in above sys-
tems
Vacuum and temperature sensitive valves and
switches used in above systems
Electronic sensors and controls used in above sys-
tems
The Emission Performance or Defect Warranty
may be subject to future governmental adminis-
trative action. Nissan reserves the right to
change the terms of the warranty to be consis-
tent with these actions. See your dealer for infor-
mation regarding possible changes.
o = Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months/or 80,000 miles.
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The following statement is required to be pro-
vided by regulations of the California Air Re-
sources Board.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board is pleased to ex-
plain the emission control system warranty on your
2012 vehicle
3. In California, new motor vehicles must
be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s
stringent anti-smog standards. Nissan
4must warrant
the emission control system on your vehicle for the
periods of time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts such as
the fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic
converter and engine computer. Also included may be
hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related
assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Nissan will repair
your vehicle at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts
and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE5
For 3 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first):
1) If your vehicle fails a Smog Check
inspection, all necessary repairs and ad-
justments will be made by Nissan to ensure
that your vehicle passes the inspection.
This is your emission control system PER-
FORMANCE WARRANTY.
2) If any emission-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or re-
placed by Nissan. This is your short-term
emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles (8 years/100,000 miles for
Altima SULEV only) (whichever occurs first):
If an emission-related part listed in this
warranty booklet specially noted with cov-
erage for 7 years or 70,000 miles (Altima
SULEV ONLY is 8 years/100,000 miles) is
defective, the part will be repaired or re-
placed by Nissan. This is your long-term
emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the per-
formance of the required maintenance listed in your
OWNER’S MANUAL. Nissan recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle,
but Nissan cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of
all scheduled maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to a
Nissan dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of
time, not to exceed 30 days.
As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that
Nissan may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle
or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact Nissan’s Con-
sumer Affairs Department at 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-
647-7261) or the California Air Resources Board at
9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte CA 91731.
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1 These warranties apply to all California and 50-state emission equipped 2012 model year Nissan vehicles sold for registration as new vehicles in California, Arizona, Connecticut, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington only.
2 These warranties additionally apply to all Model Year 2012 Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) and Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEVs) sold in the state of New York.
3 Throughout this Limited Emission Control Warranty, “vehicle” means a Nissan model vehicle.
4 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which manufactures and distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
5 The performance and defect warranty coverage for the California Emission Sentra-SULEV-PZEV is 15 years / 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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