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How to Set the Clock on a Mini Cooper?

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

To adjust the clock on the Mini Cooper, turn on the instrument panel by turning the ignition key; once the panel is on, press and hold the button with the clock icon located to the right of the panel. This will show '24h' instead of the time, indicating that the format can be changed; after a few seconds, only the hours will be displayed. These can now be modified by repeatedly pressing the button; after a few more seconds, only the minutes will be shown, which can be changed in the same way.

Updated on 28 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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