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How to set the clock on the BMW Series 1.

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years 2004-2013
Part: Clock

In the following article, we will see how to adjust the time on the BMW Series 1. This procedure takes less than 1 minute to complete. First, turn on the instrument panel without starting the engine, then press the appropriate button to navigate through the menu until you reach the time setting option. Once you find the time menu, confirm it by pressing the BC button located on the side of the turn signal control. Now, use the designated button to adjust the hour. Once the hour is set, confirm by pressing the BC button again. Next, adjust the minutes, and then confirm again with the BC button. Finally, restart the instrument panel to verify that the procedure was completed correctly.

Posted on 26 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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