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That Mostly Forgotten Automobile Owner's Manual
Usually forgotten and overlooked in our glove compartment is a little book with a wealth of information on our car. Its called the "Owner's Manual".
Dog-ear your owner's manual, It's your car's bible! Knowing where to find information quickly can help in identifying causes when trouble arises. You may even be able to avoid a trip to the repair shop in the first place if you discover that your "problem" stemmed from not understanding your car's controls.
Besides critical information such as recommend fluids and maintenance schedules there is information on what all those warning lights mean and what to do when one pops up, how to use the floor jack, towing and loading capacity, how the anti-lock brakes operate, maybe even safety tips and ways to extend transmission life. Sometimes there are pictures to identify all of the underhood fluid reservoirs and locations for the fuse of that system that has suddenly quit working. Some manuals give light bulb changing procedures which can really save you money and time.
If you find you've lost that important manual or maybe you
bought the car used and it was already missing, not all is lost.
Most manufactures will provide you with an online version to
later model cars.
Here are links to those manuals.
Links to Online Car Owner's Manuals by Manufacturer,
as of 3/07
Most sites are free, some may require you to enter your car's
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Manufacturer |
VIN |
Free |
Notes |
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No |
Yes |
1990-present models |
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Yes |
Yes |
Must log vehicle into Owner's Circle. Some newer models unavailable. |
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No |
Yes |
1993-present |
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No |
Yes |
1993-present |
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No |
Yes |
1993-present |
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No |
Yes |
1996-present are downloadable |
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No |
Yes |
1993-present |
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No |
Yes |
1990-present |
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No |
Yes |
2003-present. Only H2 and H3 models |
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Yes |
Yes |
2003-present |
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No |
Yes |
Only 2006-present available online |
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No |
No |
Isuzu Web site directs you to this company for manual |
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Yes |
Yes |
2000-present models only |
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No |
Yes |
2004-present are downloadable, will link you to buy 2003 and earlier |
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No |
Yes |
Look under "Glove Box Materials" to find Features and Functions Guides. |
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No |
Yes |
1996-present downloadable. Register, then click "Viewer Owner Info" at top. |
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Yes |
No |
Owner's manual is searchable on MyLexus, but cannot be printed out |
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No |
Yes |
1996-present |
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Yes |
Yes |
Dealer must register you as an owner to get the manual. |
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No |
Yes |
1996-present |
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Yes |
No |
Must join the owner's lounge to obtain owner's manual |
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No |
Yes |
Only 2006-2007 editions |
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No |
Yes |
1993-2004 |
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No |
Yes |
1993-present |
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No |
Yes |
9-2, 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7 models only |
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No |
Yes |
1993-present |
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No |
Yes |
Reference guides to nav and audio features only |
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No |
Yes |
1998 models to present |
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No |
No |
Suzuki sends you here for manuals and vehicle accessories |
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No |
Yes |
Not an owner's manual but a vehicle ref guide, for 2005-present models |
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No |
No |
1980-present. |
Source: Edmunds.com