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How to Change the Time on the Volkswagen Polo 5

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Clock

To manually change the time displayed on the instrument cluster of your Volkswagen Polo Mk5 (2009-2017), you will only need two buttons. Let's see how to do it. First, insert the key and start the instrument cluster, then press and hold the button located below the rev counter, specifically to the left of the "0.0/Set" button, for a few seconds. Release it as soon as the hour starts to flash, and press "0.0/Set" multiple times to change the hour. Then move on to the minutes and repeat the same operation. Finally, press the menu button again to save the changes.

Updated on 13 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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