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How to Set the Time in the BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Clock

In this tutorial, you will see how to set the time in the BMW 3 Series, a very simple and quick operation to perform if you have replaced the battery or after the time change. First, enter the cabin, then turn on the instrument cluster. Using the appropriate button on the center console, go to the "CONFIG" section. Next, select "TIME", then "HRS", and adjust the hour using the right knob. Finally, move to the minutes by selecting "MIN", adjust them as well, and save the setting by returning to the main screen.

Updated on 19 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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