The service and repair manual for the 2017 Smart Fortwo — 0.9L I3 and Battery electric and 1.0L I3 engines, 11 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 | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 0.9L I3 — 55 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged Battery electric 1.0L I3 — 61 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Proxy Coupe 2-Door · Prime Convertible 2-Door · Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door · Passion Coupe 2-Door · Pure Coupe 2-Door · Proxy Convertible 2-Door +5 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 13 complaints · 28 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2017 Fortwo manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 45
- 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 1,659
- Suspension 213
- Engine Mechanical 544
- Transmission 239
- Engine Cooling System - 453
- Cooling system Engine 281
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2017 Fortwo
- Steering · 17V447000Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of.
Owners have filed 13 complaints and Smart has issued 28 technical service bulletins for the 2017 Fortwo. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2017 Fortwo manual
Is this manual specific to the 2017 Fortwo?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2017 model year, covering the 0.9L I3 and Battery electric and 1.0L I3 across the Proxy Coupe 2-Door, Prime Convertible 2-Door, Electric Drive Convertible 2-Door, Passion Coupe 2-Door, Pure Coupe 2-Door, Proxy Convertible 2-Door, Passion Convertible 2-Door, Electric Drive Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Prime Coupe 2-Door, Turbo Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Smart published for this year.
What 2017 Fortwo problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2017 Fortwo, covering steering. 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 2017 Fortwo wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2017 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 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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