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Setting the Time on the Onboard Computer and Radio

Model: Mini Mini R56, R55, R57 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Onboard computer

Setting the time on the onboard computer is a very simple operation. Press the button on the control lever several times until 'set' and the time appear on the display. Turn the knob forward or backward to adjust the desired time, paying attention to the AM (from 00 to 12) or PM (from noon to midnight) indication. Once the correct time is set, press the button on the lever once to display the minutes and rotate the lever to proceed with the setting. Press the button to exit the menu. The radio clock is adjusted by moving the cursor to the 'config' icon, pressing the button, and moving the cursor to the 'TIME' label, then rotating the knob until the correct time is displayed.

Updated on 5 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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