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How to set the time in the BMW 1 Series?

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

In this tutorial, you can see how to set the time in the BMW 1 Series E87, an extremely simple and quick operation to perform, for example, after replacing the battery or during the switch to daylight saving time. First, insert the key and turn on the instrument panel, then, using the directional arrows on the left control lever, scroll through the various display screens until you reach the one showing a clock. At this point, press the "BC" button, set both the hour and minutes using the same selector, and once finished, return to the main screen.

Updated on 11 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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