Glossary of Extended Warranty Terms (Part 2)

ECU: Electronic control unit.
The heart of the engine management system of a modern car. Regulates fuel delivery, ignition timing, engine idle speed and on some vehicles the transmission shift points.

Emissions Warranties:
The Federal Emissions Warranty guidelines are based on federal regulations and apply to vehicles in all 50 states. Vehicles are covered by two types of emissions control system warranty, “Emission Defect Warranty” and “Emissions Performance Warranty”. Depending on the state you live in, the Performance Warranty is for 3 years/50,000 miles.