Smart Fortwo 2007-2015 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
0.8 CDi Diesel (660.950)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 45,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 0.8 CDi Diesel (660.950) · Maintenance system

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
0.8 CDi DPF Diesel (660.951)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 45,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 0.8 CDi DPF Diesel (660.951) · Maintenance system

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21))
Without start/stop system, (Up to VIN **********K418899) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 40,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 40,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)) · Without start/stop system, (Up to VIN **********K418899)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
Without start/stop system, (From VIN **********K418900) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 40,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)) · Without start/stop system, (From VIN **********K418900)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
With start/stop system, (Up to VIN **********K418899) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 40,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 40,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)) · With start/stop system, (Up to VIN **********K418899)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
With start/stop system, (From VIN **********K418900) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 40,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)) · With start/stop system, (From VIN **********K418900)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21))
Without start/stop system, (Up to VIN **********K418899) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 40,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 40,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)) · Without start/stop system, (Up to VIN **********K418899)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
Without start/stop system, (From VIN **********K418900) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 40,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)) · Without start/stop system, (From VIN **********K418900)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
With start/stop system, (Up to VIN **********K418899) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 40,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 40,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)) · With start/stop system, (Up to VIN **********K418899)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
With start/stop system, (From VIN **********K418900) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 40,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 100,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Petrol (132.910 (3B21)) · With start/stop system, (From VIN **********K418900)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T))
(Up to VIN **********K418899) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 45,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 45,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)) · (Up to VIN **********K418899)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
(From VIN **********K418900) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 45,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 90,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)) · (From VIN **********K418900)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T))
(Up to VIN **********K418899) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 45,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 45,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)) · (Up to VIN **********K418899)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
(From VIN **********K418900) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 45,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 90,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Turbo BRABUS Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)) · (From VIN **********K418900)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
1.0 12V Turbo Petrol (132.930 (3B21T))
(Up to VIN **********K418899) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 45,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 45,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Turbo Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)) · (Up to VIN **********K418899)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
(From VIN **********K418900) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 45,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 90,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.0 12V Turbo Petrol (132.930 (3B21T)) · (From VIN **********K418900)

Task Service A: Oil Service Plus (service indicator) Service B: Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●
Renew the oil filter ●●
Check the exhaust system ●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●
Steering
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ○●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●●
Reset the service indicator ●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●
Check the body for corrosion and damage ●●
Electric Drive Brabus Electricity (780.993)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid at first 24 months

Service intervals · Electric Drive Brabus Electricity (780.993) · Maintenance system

Task Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections ●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●
Reset the service indicator ●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●
Electric Drive Electricity (780.009 (EV451))

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid at first 24 months

Service intervals · Electric Drive Electricity (780.009 (EV451)) · Maintenance system

Task Inspection service (service indicator)
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●
Reset the service indicator ●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●
Check the underbody protective coating for corrosion and damage ●
Electric Drive Electricity (780.993)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid at first 24 months

Service intervals · Electric Drive Electricity (780.993) · Maintenance system

Task Maintenance service (service indicator)
Engine
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections ●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●
Transmission
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play ●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ●
Reset the service indicator ●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●

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