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How to Set the Clock on a Volkswagen Passat?

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Clock

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To set the clock on a Volkswagen Passat, turn on the instrument cluster by rotating the key in the ignition switch. Once the cluster is powered, use the button located to the left of the clock.

Rotate the button clockwise to increase the hours by one; rotate it counter-clockwise to increase the minutes by one. Once the correct time is set, you can turn the cluster off and back on to verify that the change has been made.


Updated on 20 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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