Service and repair manuals for 14 model years of the Smart Fortwo, 2005 to 2018. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Smart published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 0.7L I3 — 43 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged · 0.8L I3 — 49 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged · 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged · 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC · 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, SOHC · 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · Battery electric · 0.9L I3 — 55 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 4 recalls, 472 owner complaints and 253 technical service bulletins are logged for the Fortwo. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Fortwo year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $49.99 | — | Battery electric; 0.9L I3; 1.0L I3 | Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · Brabus Convertible 2-Door · Passion Convertible 2-Door +3 | select |
| 2017 | $49.99 | 1 | 0.9L I3; Battery electric; 1.0L I3 | Proxy Coupe 2-Door · Prime Convertible 2-Door · Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door +7 | details → |
| 2016 | $49.99 | 1 | 0.9L I3; Battery electric; 1.0L I3 | Proxy Coupe 2-Door · Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door +3 | details → |
| 2015 | $49.99 | — | Battery electric; 1.0L I3; 1.0L I3 | Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · MHD Coupe 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door +5 | select |
| 2014 | $49.99 | — | 1.0L I3; 1.0L I3; Battery electric | Iceshine Coupe 2-Door · Pink Fever Coupe 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · Cityflame Coupe 2-Door +14 | select |
| 2013 | $49.99 | — | 1.0L I3; 1.0L I3; Battery electric | Iceshine Coupe 2-Door · Pink Fever Coupe 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · Cityflame Coupe 2-Door +14 | select |
| 2012 | $29.99 | — | 1.0L I3; Battery electric; 1.0L I3 | Pearlgrey Coupe 2-Door · Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · MHD Coupe 2-Door +7 | select |
| 2011 | $29.99 | — | Battery electric; 1.0L I3 | Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · MHD Coupe 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door +5 | select |
| 2010 | $29.99 | — | 1.0L I3; 1.0L I3 | Passion Coupe 2-Door · MHD Coupe 2-Door · Brabus Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door +3 | select |
| 2009 | $29.99 | 1 | 1.0L I3; 1.0L I3; 1.0L I3 | Passion Coupe 2-Door · Brabus Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Brabus Coupe 2-Door +2 | details → |
| 2008 | $29.99 | 1 | 1.0L I3; 1.0L I3; 1.0L I3 | Passion Coupe 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Pulse Coupe 2-Door · Passion Cabrio Convertible 2-Door | details → |
| 2007 | $29.99 | — | 0.7L I3; 0.8L I3 | Passion Coupe 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Pure Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door +4 | select |
| 2006 | $29.99 | — | 0.7L I3; 0.8L I3 | Passion Coupe 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Pure Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door +4 | select |
| 2005 | $29.99 | — | 0.7L I3; 0.8L I3 | Passion Coupe 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Pure Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door +4 | select |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2018 Fortwo manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 38
- Engine Performance 545
- Accessories & Equipment 2,936
- General Information 1,833
- Body & Frame 796
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 210
- Brakes 499
- Collision 154
- Restraints 231
- Drivelines & Axles 102
- Steering 192
- Electrical 1,653
- Suspension 213
- Engine Mechanical 544
- Transmission 239
- Engine Cooling System - 453
- Cooling system Engine 281
04 / Other yearsOther Fortwo years
2018 Smart Fortwo · $49.99 select →
Engines: Battery electric; 0.9L I3 — 55 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · Brabus Convertible 2-Door · Passion Convertible 2-Door · Brabus Coupe 2-Door · Electric Drive Coupe 2-Door · Prime Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2018 Fortwo. 1 complaints · 20 TSBs.
2015 Smart Fortwo · $49.99 select →
Engines: Battery electric; 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · MHD Coupe 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Passion Convertible 2-Door · Brabus Coupe 2-Door · Citybeam Coupe 2-Door · Electric Drive Coupe 2-Door · Passion Cabrio Convertible 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2015 Fortwo. 10 complaints · 22 TSBs.
2014 Smart Fortwo · $49.99 select →
Engines: 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC; Battery electric. Trims: Iceshine Coupe 2-Door · Pink Fever Coupe 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · Cityflame Coupe 2-Door · Bo Concept Coupe 2-Door · Passion Convertible 2-Door · Brabus Coupe 2-Door · White Devil Coupe 2-Door · Electric Drive Coupe 2-Door · Passion Cabrio Convertible 2-Door · Cityflame Convertible 2-Door · Deep Black Coupe 2-Door · Sport Convertible 2-Door · Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · MHD Coupe 2-Door · Iceshine Convertible 2-Door · Pink Fever Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2014 Fortwo. 14 complaints · 21 TSBs.
2013 Smart Fortwo · $49.99 select →
Engines: 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC; Battery electric. Trims: Iceshine Coupe 2-Door · Pink Fever Coupe 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · Cityflame Coupe 2-Door · Passion Convertible 2-Door · Brabus Coupe 2-Door · Electric Drive Coupe 2-Door · Passion Cabrio Convertible 2-Door · Cityflame Convertible 2-Door · Sharpred Coupe 2-Door · Sport Convertible 2-Door · Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · MHD Coupe 2-Door · Iceshine Convertible 2-Door · Pink Fever Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Brabus Cabrio Convertible 2-Door · Sharpred Convertible 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2013 Fortwo. 35 complaints · 21 TSBs.
2012 Smart Fortwo · $29.99 select →
Engines: 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; Battery electric; 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Pearlgrey Coupe 2-Door · Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · MHD Coupe 2-Door · Pearlgrey Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Brabus Cabrio Convertible 2-Door · Passion Convertible 2-Door · Brabus Coupe 2-Door · Electric Drive Coupe 2-Door · Passion Cabrio Convertible 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2012 Fortwo. 11 complaints · 27 TSBs.
2011 Smart Fortwo · $29.99 select →
Engines: Battery electric; 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · MHD Coupe 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Brabus Cabrio Convertible 2-Door · Brabus Coupe 2-Door · Pulse Coupe 2-Door · Electric Drive Coupe 2-Door · Passion Cabrio Convertible 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2011 Fortwo. 23 complaints · 23 TSBs.
2010 Smart Fortwo · $29.99 select →
Engines: 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Passion Coupe 2-Door · MHD Coupe 2-Door · Brabus Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Passion Convertible 2-Door · Brabus Coupe 2-Door · Passion Cabrio Convertible 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2010 Fortwo. 8 complaints · 6 TSBs.
2007 Smart Fortwo · $29.99 select →
Engines: 0.7L I3 — 43 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged; 0.8L I3 — 49 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Passion Coupe 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Pure Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Passion Convertible 2-Door · Pulse Convertible 2-Door · Pulse Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2007 Fortwo.
2006 Smart Fortwo · $29.99 select →
Engines: 0.7L I3 — 43 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged; 0.8L I3 — 49 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Passion Coupe 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Pure Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Passion Convertible 2-Door · Pulse Convertible 2-Door · Pulse Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2006 Fortwo.
2005 Smart Fortwo · $29.99 select →
Engines: 0.7L I3 — 43 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged; 0.8L I3 — 49 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Passion Coupe 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Pure Convertible 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Passion Convertible 2-Door · Pulse Convertible 2-Door · Pulse Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2005 Fortwo. 4 complaints · 18 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Fortwo manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Fortwo manual
Which Fortwo years does this manual cover?
Every year from 2005 to 2018 — 14 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Smart Fortwo manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Smart published for the Fortwo, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Fortwo wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Fortwo manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Fortwo recalls?
4 recalls are on federal record across the 2005–2018 Fortwo, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Smart dealers.
Why do some Fortwo years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 2005–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2018 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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