2011 Smart Fortwo Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2011 Smart Fortwo covers two very different drivetrains. The gasoline versions use a 1.0L naturally aspirated inline-three with double overhead camshafts, while the Electric Drive trim is battery-electric. Eight trims are listed in all, from Pure and Pulse to Brabus Cabrio and MHD, offered as a 2-door convertible or a 2-door coupe. For the gasoline engine and the electric drive alike, the manual gives procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics, together with transmission, brake, suspension and body coverage.

Engines covered

• 1.0L inline-three (61 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• Battery-electric drive (EV)

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Brabus
• Brabus Cabrio
• Electric Drive
• MHD
• Passion
• Passion Cabrio
• Pulse
• Pure

Known issues on the 2011 Fortwo. The 2011 Fortwo draws 16 owner complaints in the data, with engine the largest group at 5, then electrical system and seat belts at 4 each, and power train and service brakes at 2 apiece. 2 complaints reported a crash, 1 a fire and 1 an injury. Those categories span the gasoline engine, the electrical system that also serves the battery-electric version, the seat belts and the brakes. The manual covers them with procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics.