What's in an owner's manual?
Your owner's manual is the manufacturer's official guide to your specific vehicle. It explains every control and feature, lists the meaning of each dashboard indicator, and specifies the exact oil grade, coolant type, fluid capacities and tire pressures engineers designed your car around. It also contains the factory maintenance schedule — the single most useful document for keeping your warranty valid and your car reliable.
Owner's manual vs. repair manual
An owner's manual is written for drivers: how to pair your phone, reset the TPMS, change a tire or check fluids. A repair (service or shop) manual is written for technicians and covers diagnostics, wiring diagrams and torque specs. VehicleManual.com focuses on owner's manuals from official sources.
How to find your manual by VIN
Your 17-character VIN is on the driver-side dashboard and door jamb. The 10th character encodes the model year. Read our step-by-step VIN guide to decode it and reach the right official manual.