The Highline stereo would be a much better unit if it wasn't for the terrible sat nav software.
The idea is to personalise the unit and force it to use a better navi program.
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Highline Stereo Retrofit
So, you bought a Bosch Highline touch screen stereo and want to fit it to your car?
As long as you have a smart that can accommodate a double DIN stereo, you are in luck.
Highline Vs S100
The Bosch Highline stereo is the top of the range model for the facelift 451, how does it fare against a unit costing half the price?
Installing An Active Sub
Fitting an active sub is very easy, a handful o connections and you are done
Mass Music Storage
Just having the ability to play 1 CD is poor, you have to carry around a load of CDs and changing them while driving is dangerous.
Mobis Lowline Stereo
Lowline or Entryline standard 1 DIN stereo as fitted to the face lifted 451.
Omnifi Fitting
This details the relatively easy task of fitting the excellent Rockford Fosgate Omnifi MP3/WMA music player to your car.
Parcel Shelf For Speakers
It’s an age old mod that can be seen in many modified cars:
Pioneer AVIC-F310BT Battery Warning
Does your Pioneer U310BT stereo complain of a low battery when you start the car?
R-Link Start Up Logo
When the TomTom R-Link touch screen stereo starts up, it'll show the smart logo. This can be changed to 1 of 37 options. Very few of them would make any sense but it's up to you if you want to change it. Changing The Start Up Logo Launch DDT4All on your computer and...
R-Link: Go To Your Local Dealer
This seems quite rare but some people (mainly Renault owners) are seeing the below fault on the R-Link radio (smart media system). Go to your local dealer No thanks. I found this on a smart EQ I bought that had been lightly crashed. Luckily I had all the replacement...
Radio 6 Retrofit
If you have a Forfour with a single DIN radio 5 and want to fit a double DIN radio 6 or Navigator, you will have to make an ISO to Quadlock connector
Roadster Radio Aerial Base
The Roadster doesn't suffer that badly with corrosion as the thread is hidden underneath the body. However, there are arseholes out there who like to damage Roadsters. Unscrew the aerial. Remove the front panels to reveal the aerial base. Unscrew the cable...
Roadster Speakers
The standard speakers aren't great so lets put some half decent replacements in there instead.
Roadster Stereo Surround
So, you think the standard stereo is shit and want something with a few more functions? You'll need a single DIN stereo surround. Available here or here. Remove your stereo and admire the gaping hole. The important thing about this hole is that the sides aren't flat....
Smart Stereo Types
450 Fortwo Smart Radio (Grundig) Smart CC (Grundig) Smart CD (Grundig) Navigation & Sound (Becker BE6040) 451 Fortwo Smart Radio 9 (Visteon) Smart Radio 10 (Visteon) Smart Highline (Bosch) Smart Lowline (Hyundai Mobis) Pioneer AVIC-U310BT Pioneer AVIC-F910BT...
Stereo Manuals
Downloadable versions of the manuals for the stereos found in the smart
TomTom Firmware Update
TomTom Stereo - Also Known As... Smart Media System, Smart Media Connect and Renault R-Link. Software Update Disconnect the SD card in the menu 1st before removing it from the slot. Download the Smart Media Connect application for your PC or Mac. Click here. Install...
Under Seat Bass Boxes
The smart may be big inside but there is little room for bass speakers.
Visteon Radio 9 & 10
The 1st 2 stereos factory fitted to the smart 451.