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How to Set the Time on a Mini

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

Video tutorial

Watch this video to learn how to set the time on a Mini. Turn on the instrument cluster using the appropriate remote key; press the button located above the instrument cluster. Hold the button until the maintenance message appears (in this case, the time), and adjust the new time while keeping the button pressed; set the minutes and date using the buttons on the left (confirm with the Set button).

Turn off and then turn on the instrument cluster again using the key. Double-check everything and turn off the instrument cluster after setting.


Updated on 13 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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