Car owner's manuals, like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class manual, now exceed novel length due to vehicle complexity

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Some car owner's manuals are longer than novels, with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class manual requiring 13 hours to read. A survey found 56% of owners never read their manuals, which have grown in length due to vehicle complexity. The G-Class manual contains over 185,000 words. Manuals cover essential information like safety systems, maintenance, and warranties, though many owners now seek information online or via AI.


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