Set the clock

The first time you use the car, or if the current to the car's battery has been cut, you may have to make time and date settings. It is important that the clock is set, in order to connect to the internet among other things.

 Note

Information for vehicles with Google built-in can be found in the vehicle's manual.

Time and date settings

The settings for time and date can be accessed via the vehicle's center display.

Select SettingsSystemDate and Time in the top view.

Then adjust the time and date by pressing the arrows up or down on the touchscreen.

Automatic time for cars with GPS

If your car is equipped with a navigation system you can choose Auto Time. The time zone is adjusted automatically depending on where the car is. For certain types of navigation systems, the current location (country) must also be set to obtain the correct time zone. If Auto Time is not selected, the time and date are adjusted with the arrows up or down on the touch screen.

Summer time

In some countries it is possible to select automatic setting of summertime with Auto. For other countries, summer time can be set with On or Off.

16w06 - Support site - Set Clock
The clock appears in the driver's display and in the center display. Location shown in 12 inch and 8 inch driver's display.

In the event of the battery being disconnected

If the clock is reset after the car's battery has been disconnected after vising a service workshop for example, you may have to reset the clock. If the clock is not reset this can affect the car's internet connection.

This article is applicable to

  • Vehicle model/model year