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How to Set the Time on the Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan BW, MK 2, AD - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Part: Clock

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To set the time on the car, turn on the ignition without starting the engine. Using the controls on the steering wheel, enter the settings menu that appears in the centre of the instrument cluster.

Use the UP or DOWN arrows to scroll through the menu and select the TIME option, then press the OK button to enter the time setting function. Still using the UP and DOWN arrows, select the HOURS option and then press OK to adjust the hours, or select the MINUTES option and then press OK to adjust the minutes.

Once in the time or minute adjustment mode, you can change the displayed number by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons and confirming the displayed number with the OK button. Once you have finished setting the desired time, press the BACK button until you exit the car's settings menu completely.


Updated on 20 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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