Glossary / General

owners manual

35 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s the guide that tells you what to do with your car, like when to change oil or replace parts. Think of it as the car’s instruction manual.

Technical Definition

An owners manual is a booklet that comes with a vehicle, detailing how to operate and maintain the car, including warranty information and recommended service intervals.

Hear It Discussed

"because what you just said about the QR code and the hang tag, that was called your owner's manual in the past. You read it, now you get someone in there that is technical about that automobile,..."
Why SUVs And Touchscreens Are Raising Crash Risks In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 06:46

"Well, I was going to say, why isn't it in the owner's manual? Do you have any enemies in? Tell the truth."
#2626: Rats! The Best of Car Talk 37:39

"Otherwise, whatever the owner's manual says in, in that vehicle, whether it's a merc on or a merc on LV or whatever that one is."
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