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How to Set the Time on the Mini Cooper?

Model: Mini Mini R53, R50, R52 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Clock

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Video tutorial

In this tutorial, see how to set the time on the Mini Cooper, an extremely simple and quick operation to perform, for example, after replacing the battery or after switching to daylight saving time. First, get inside the cabin, then insert the key and turn on the instrument cluster.

Next, press the "MENU" button located below the central display, enter "Config", "Time", and adjust the date, time, and various formats as needed. To save the settings, simply return to the main screen.


Updated on 24 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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