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How to Set the Time in a Volkswagen Polo?

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo IV, Polo 4, MK 4, 9N - Years 2001-2009
Part: Clock

In this tutorial, see how to set the time in a Volkswagen Polo MK4, a very simple and quick operation to perform after the switch to daylight saving time or if the battery has been flat. First, turn on the instrument cluster; it is not necessary to start the engine. Then locate the button to use, situated below the speedometer. To change the time, rotate the button anti-clockwise to adjust the hour, and clockwise to adjust the minutes. It is not possible to change the format from 24-hour to 12-hour.

Updated on 22 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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