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Adding Android Auto To 453
Adding Android Auto To A Non Android Auto Smart 453 This adds Android Auto, Mirrorlink, Siri & Google Assistant. Neelfyn had been tinkering around with this for quite a few days and thought it'd be useful to share, as the little information he could find online on...
Adding DAB To Highline Stereo
Adding DAB Radio To The Bosch Highline When I say "add DAB", I don't mean some shit add-on box that pipes the music in through through the RF port and needs to be controlled via the shit add on box. I'm talking about a system that displays on the main screen and can...
Adding DAB to The 453
Adding DAB Radio To The 453 When I say "add DAB", I don't mean some shit add-on box that pipes the music in through through the RF port and needs to be controlled via the shit add on box. I'm talking about a system that displays on the main screen and can be...
Adjusting The Mirrors![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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Adjust the rear view mirror and the wing mirrors.
Adjusting The Seats![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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Adjusting The Seats It is vitally important that the seat is correctly adjusted for the driver before you set off. You must be able to reach the pedals and the steering wheel with your back just touching the back rest. Longitudinal Movement Protruding from the front...
Adjusting The Windows![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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Adjusting The Windows Each window has its own button located on the door. The windows will only operate with the ignition in the 1 position. To open the window, press the switch down on the appropriate side. To close the window, press the switch up on the appropriate...
Aerial Modifications![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
The smart aerial is too long, makes too much noise, distracts as you drive and doesn't even give a good reception. Let's make it look nice or make it functional.
Aftermarket Handbrake Sleeve![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Available from most Halfords/Ripspeed for the tiny sum of £14.99
Air Bag Connectors![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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450 Fortwo Both the steering wheel and passenger airbag use the same connector. Amphenol CA252 Assuming the link stays live, this connector looks like item 5 here. Have a look around AliExpress and search for hairspring plug and then visually match it to what you...
Air Conditioning![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Air Conditioning The air conditioning does two things: Cools down the air. Dehumidifies the air. Dehumidifying removes the water from the air. In the summer this allows your sweat to evaporate which naturally cool the body. In the winter it helps demist the windows....
Air Conditioning Gas Quantities![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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AC Gas Type And Quantity Model Gas Type Gas Qty Grams Oil Type Oil Qty Millilitres 450 Fortwo 600cc R134A 620 ± 10 PAG 46 or PAO 68 180 450 Fortwo 700cc R134A 450 ± 10 PAG 46 or PAO 68 180 450 Fortwo Diesel R134A 450 ± 10 PAG 46 or PAO 68 180 451 Fortwo Non Turbo...
Air Locks – Bleeding![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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An air lock in the coolant system can cause overheating of the engine, a cooked turbo or just lack of heat from the heater. Lets get rid of it.
Airbag Connector Maintenance![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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More often than not, air bag fault lights are bought on by the seat side air bags
Airbag Connector Replacement![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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The seat side airbag connections are poor and cause airbag errors so let's change them for better ones
Airbag Delete Resistor![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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Maybe you keep having an airbag light come on, perhaps you have fitted an aftermarket steering wheel, maybe you are tired of the seat side airbag connections failing. Of course, there are other possibilities such as wishing to use aftermarket seatbelt reels or you...
Airbag Impact Sensors![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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It's quite rare for the airbag impact sensors to fail but it can occur. There are 3 possible types of impact sensor. Front Impact Sensors One on each side of the front crash bar. Only fitted on American 451 fortwos. Side Impact Sensors Fitted to each side of the car,...
Airbag Light On![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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It's on, find out why and what it means
Airplay In The Car![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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History Shortly after getting my iMac in 2008, I bought an Apple Airport Express to stream music from iTunes to my stereo using Airplay. When Apple released the iPad in 2010, I noticed it could also Airplay music to the Airport Express an immediately started thinking...
Alloy Wheel Information![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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Everything you need to know is already written on your wheels