Car owner's manuals
Choose a make, then a model, then your model year. Model lists come from NHTSA's vehicle records, so older and discontinued models are included. Every model page has a live recall checker.
15 models · JapanAlfa Romeo
5 models · ItalyAston Martin
15 models · United KingdomAudi
44 models · GermanyBentley
9 models · United KingdomBMW
110 models · GermanyBuick
20 models · USACadillac
32 models · USAChevrolet
84 models · USAChrysler
21 models · USADodge
24 models · USAFerrari
34 models · ItalyFiat
7 models · ItalyFord
100 models · USAGenesis
6 models · South KoreaGMC
32 models · USAHonda
23 models · JapanHummer
3 models · USAHyundai
31 models · South KoreaINFINITI
30 models · JapanJaguar
17 models · United KingdomJeep
16 models · USAKia
24 models · South KoreaLamborghini
9 models · ItalyLand Rover
11 models · United KingdomLexus
17 models · JapanLincoln
16 models · USALotus
19 models · United KingdomLucid
2 models · USAMaserati
10 models · ItalyMazda
22 models · JapanMcLaren
17 models · United KingdomMercedes-Benz
37 models · GermanyMINI
8 models · United KingdomMitsubishi
19 models · JapanNissan
33 models · JapanPolestar
4 models · SwedenPorsche
10 models · GermanyRam
11 models · USARivian
4 models · USARolls-Royce
12 models · United KingdomSubaru
15 models · JapanTesla
8 models · USAToyota
50 models · JapanVolkswagen
29 models · GermanyVolvo
53 models · Sweden
Find it on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label. We don't store what you type.
Discontinued makes
Getting the right manual for your car
Owner's manuals change between model years, and sometimes between trims in the same year. A 2021 and a 2023 version of the same SUV can have different infotainment systems, safety features and even maintenance schedules. So "the Camry manual" isn't quite enough.
You need three things: the model year, the model and ideally the trim. The easiest way to get all three is from your VIN, which the decoder above reads for you.
Where to find your VIN
- On the dashboard, visible through the windshield on the driver's side
- On the label inside the driver's door jamb
- On your registration, title and insurance documents
The door jamb label also shows your recommended tire pressures and load limits, which are among the most searched details in any car manual.
Dashboard warning lights, in detail
| Light | Color | What it means and what to do |
|---|---|---|
| Check engine | Amber | The engine computer found a fault. Steady means get it checked soon. Flashing means a misfire that can damage the catalytic converter, so reduce speed and get help promptly. |
| Oil pressure | Red | Oil pressure is too low. Stop the engine safely as soon as possible. Driving on with this light on can destroy an engine. |
| Engine temperature | Red | The engine is overheating. Pull over, turn the engine off and let it cool. Never open a hot radiator cap. |
| Battery / charging | Red | The charging system isn't keeping the battery charged. The car will run until the battery is drained, so head somewhere safe. |
| Brake system | Red | The parking brake is on, brake fluid is low, or there is a brake system fault. If the parking brake is off, don't keep driving. |
| ABS | Amber | The anti-lock braking system has a fault. Normal braking usually still works, but ABS won't. Get it inspected. |
| Tire pressure (TPMS) | Amber | One or more tires are well below the recommended pressure. Check all tires with a gauge when cold. A flashing light often means a sensor fault. |
| Airbag | Red or amber | A fault in the airbag system. The airbags may not deploy in a crash. Get it checked soon. |
| Traction or stability control | Amber | Flashing means the system is working on a slippery surface. Steady means it is turned off or has a fault. |
| Low fuel | Amber | Fuel is low. The manual usually gives the approximate range left, which is less than people assume. |