I like the idea of the 'for dummies' approach because it brings together practical as well as technical elements.
There are real-world examples of on-line, community developed 'books' that seem to work. I'm an editor and, short of a busman's holiday, this is intriguing as a community project.
With the lack of written support manuals, maybe a small paperback on the smart 451 wouldn't be a bad idea!! Supposed to be only 10,000 in the US right now so trying to sell 100,000 copies would be out of the question!! I know I have thought about compiling all the good posts of members into a "What to do if Your smart breaks" binder!! Maybe an edition of the SCOA Magazine could have that as a running article?
There are links to maintenance information through the Smart Club of Mexico (They've had Smarts for years) at smart club méxico - Powered by vBulletin
There is now a new Mexico Chapter here at SCOA and a few of the members in Mexico have visited. See the SCOA Home Page for an article on Smarts in Mexico; even a photo of a Smart Roadster.
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It would be an oxymoron but a good idea? 
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