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How to Set the Time in a Mini Cooper?

Model: Mini Mini R53, R52, R50 - Years 2001-2007
Part: Clock

In this tutorial, you will see how to set the time in a Mini Cooper, a very simple and quick operation to perform, for example, after disconnecting the battery or after the change to daylight saving time. First, enter the cabin, then insert the key and turn on the instrument panel. Next, access the clock using the button on the speedometer, hold it until the format adjustment appears, and wait a few seconds to switch to setting the hour. At this point, set the hour by pressing the button quickly, wait a few seconds to move to the minutes, and similarly adjust them before saving the setting.

Posted on 5 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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