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How to Change the Time on a BMW X3

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Clock

This brief video tutorial shows how to change the time on a BMW X3, produced from 2003 to 2010. First, turn on the vehicle's ignition to power up the instrument cluster. Once done, press the end button on the lever to the left of the steering wheel to cycle through the display options below the odometer. Stop when you reach "--:--". Next, hold down the right button on the speedometer until the time appears for modification. Now, press the left button on the speedometer to change the hour, and repeat the same process to adjust the minutes.

Updated on 25 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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