How to Get an Owner's Manual for a Car

Almost all car manufacturers doing business in the United States offer access to vehicle owners' manuals online. Some are free, and some will cost you anywhere from $10 to $30 to either download or to order a print version directly from the car manufacturer. Several car manufacturers do not offer online manuals, so you will need to contact your dealer directly.

Things You'll Need

  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • Year, make and model of vehicle
  • Visit the website of a your car manufacturer, and click on the "Ownership" link.

  • Register, if required, by clicking on the registration button and following the instructions, or proceed to click on the given link for "Owners' Manuals." Manufacturers requiring you to register will provide you with access to the link for owner manuals. If you must register, in most cases you will need your VIN number.

  • Enter the make, model and year of your vehicle, and click on the "search" button to pull up the correct manual. The manual will be a PDF file, and you might view it online and print it. Some manufacturer's will allow you to download the file as well.