The service and repair manual for the 2008 Smart Fortwo — 1.0L I3 and 1.0L I3 and 1.0L I3 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Smart published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Passion Coupe 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Pulse Coupe 2-Door · Passion Cabrio Convertible 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 175 complaints · 22 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Fortwo manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 53
- Engine Performance 309
- Accessories & Equipment 1,933
- General Information 1,810
- Body & Frame 952
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 99
- Brakes 112
- Collision 303
- Restraints 246
- Drivelines & Axles 57
- Steering 66
- Electrical 853
- Suspension 117
- Engine Mechanical 338
- Transmission 75
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Fortwo
- Structure — frame and members · 08V390000Such de laminating can take place in the area of the body where the windshield and roof have been af.
Owners have filed 175 complaints and Smart has issued 22 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Fortwo. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Fortwo manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Fortwo?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 1.0L I3 and 1.0L I3 and 1.0L I3 across the Passion Coupe 2-Door, Pure Coupe 2-Door, Pulse Coupe 2-Door, Passion Cabrio Convertible 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Smart published for this year.
What 2008 Fortwo problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 Fortwo, covering structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Smart dealers.
Does it include 2008 Fortwo wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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