2016 Smart Fortwo Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2016 Smart Fortwo offers two gasoline engines, a 0.9L turbocharged inline-three with double overhead camshafts and the naturally aspirated 1.0L DOHC three, while the Electric Drive remains battery-electric. Six trims are listed, Base, Electric Drive, Passion, Prime, Proxy and Pure, in 2-door coupe and 2-door convertible form. The manual sets out procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for both gasoline engines, the electric drive and the car's chassis systems.

Engines covered

• 0.9L inline-three (55 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 1.0L inline-three (61 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• Battery-electric drive (EV)

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe
• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base
• Electric Drive
• Passion
• Prime
• Proxy
• Pure

Known issues on the 2016 Fortwo. The 2016 Fortwo has 2 recalls on the federal record. One covered 5,061 vehicles, certain 2016 Fortwo cars on which a lock nut on the parking brake cable could loosen and let lever travel grow until the brake might not hold the car on a slope; dealers replaced the nut. The other covered 2,213 vehicles, certain 2016 Fortwo cars whose headlight aim could still be moved sideways, which could reduce visibility and dazzle other drivers; dealers fitted proper sealing caps. Owners filed 22 complaints, led by engine at 8 and fuel/propulsion system at 7. 5 complaints reported a crash, 4 an injury and 2 a fire. Brake, lighting and engine procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics apply.