Where is the Maintenance Manual?

[RichardMarie]

The maintenance manual is usually handed over to the car owner by the 4S store along with the user manual when picking up a new car. Introduction to the Car Maintenance Manual: The car maintenance manual is provided by the 4S store at the time of purchase, one for each person, used to record vehicle maintenance information. It also allows car owners to check related maintenance content and precautions. Vehicle information that owners want to know can also be found, such as maintenance mileage and specific items for each maintenance. Maintenance According to the Manual: It is recommended to follow the maintenance manual for operation and maintenance. Regularly perform maintenance for the car owner, such as changing the engine oil every 5,000 kilometers. Some vehicles may have reminders.

[VanJason]

Every time before maintenance, I have to flip through that little booklet. When the new car is delivered, the salesperson usually puts it in a bag and places it in the glove compartment of the passenger seat—both my Japanese and German cars are like this. However, once when I rented an American car, I found the manual actually tucked in the spare tire compartment under the trunk floor! If you really can't find it, check the car's infotainment system. Nowadays, many brands have built-in electronic maintenance schedules. Just tap into the 'Vehicle Information' section on the central screen, and it will push the schedule to you based on months or mileage—it's definitely accurate. Remember to take a screenshot and save it to verify the items with the dealership when you go back. That's how I handled my last spark plug replacement. If you lose the paper version, hurry to the dealership to get a reprint, otherwise, it might affect your warranty records.

[DelLola]

Have you ever checked under the spare tire compartment? Last time, my dad's SUV maintenance sheet was tucked beneath the spare tire. The standard practice is to open the glove compartment—there's a hard-shell compartment with the manufacturer's logo. If you've searched three times and still can't find it, chances are the mischievous kid at home took it as a coloring book. Nowadays, many cars come with cloud services. Just install the official app on your phone, link it with the VIN, and maintenance schedules are automatically pushed to your reminders—way more convenient than flipping through paper versions. However, the dog-eared page corners in mechanical manuals serve as personal markers, a detail that digital versions can't quite replicate.

[McKathryn]

When I picked up the car, the salesperson repeatedly reminded me to stash the manual and insurance policy in the sun visor pocket. But during a heavy rain, I forgot to close the window, and they turned into pulp—utterly ridiculous. Later, I found the owner's club forum had full scanned copies available for download; just search with your VIN to find your model's maintenance schedule. Now when I change cars, I make sure to scan the manual and save it to cloud storage so I can check it anytime on my phone. Especially for mechanical novices, it's crucial to keep it safe—it has illustrated maintenance intervals for each component, like the air filter replacement steps, which are drawn super clearly.