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Adjusting the Clock on a Mercedes SLK

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 3, R172 - Years 2011-2016
Part: Clock

Using the ignition key, turn on the instrument cluster but do not start the engine (it is not necessary). Press one of the first two buttons on the steering wheel starting from your left. Once in the settings, press the two buttons with + and - (this time on your right) and enter the "time and date" section by clicking the up arrow on your left. Now, using the "+ and -" buttons, adjust the hours and minutes, switching between them with the arrow buttons. Exit the screen and return to the main one, turn off and then turn on the cluster again to check the result.

Updated on 11 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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