WHO READS OWNERS MANUALS? i GOTS TO KNOW

[ZTMAN]

I actually enjoy reading owners' manuals. Some recent thread posts have me wondering if they stopped providing owners manuals or some people just don't bother reading them.

So who does, and who does not read their owner's manual and why?

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[Mac]

I read it when I need information like lug nut torque or how to setup the homelink buttons, recently read it to find out where the aux switch wires were located and which color went to which switch.

 

[Kevin_D]

I went through mine, reading the relevant sections, the second night I had the Gladiator.
I do this with all my vehicles.

Kevin

 

[DeezJT]

Mine is still wrapped up. I don’t plan on ever opening it up. If I need assistance, a quick google search or forum post is my go to search engine.

 

[Mr._Bill]

I refer to them when needed, but don't just sit down and read it like a regular book. I have the PDF version open in a browser tab on the laptop, and I have the printed version that FCA sent when I clicked the link and filled out the online form.

 

[Gvsukids]

Mine is still wrapped up. I don’t plan on ever opening it up. If I need assistance, a quick google search or forum post is my go to search engine.

Wait, people are supposed to search? I thought the thing to do was start a thread.

 

[Shackleton]

Wait, people are supposed to search? I thought the thing to do was start a thread.

This

 

[tjk]

First post beyond intro. I'm that kind of nerd. Got the gladiator home last night, and when the wife asked what my plan was for today (one of my days off) I said, "Reading the owners manual of the Gladiator of course." She didn't even roll her eyes. She knows who she married.

 

[SuburbanGP88]

I read it the first night because I want to know the features and how to use them properly. The mystery button for select speed was solved that way.

 

[Rocksalt]

only when I have to

 

[Kevin_D]

Mine is still wrapped up. I don’t plan on ever opening it up. If I need assistance, a quick google search or forum post is my go to search engine.

That's kinda sad...
What'll you do if you're out in the boonies with no internet access (including cellular service,) and need an answer?

Kevin

 

[Blade1668]

Heck mine is laying on passenger seat and I've tabbed pages. I have a PDF copy on my phone too. I'm even looking for a Chilton's manual on it, the Hains is just good for starting a fire IMHO.

 

[Kevin_D]

I'm even looking for a Chilton's manual on it, the Haines is just good for starting a fire IMHO.

I've never found either to be particularly useful.

Kevin

 

[Blade1668]

I've never found either to be particularly useful.

Kevin

The old Chilton's manuals I have found okay on some things years back... My MJ, XJ I was going through the change from carbs and points to fuel injection vehicles

 

[Burton79]

I do, and refer to it at times. It’s an old Army habit.

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