How to Set the Clock in a Honda

2020 Honda Accord dashboard

If you’ve been struggling with setting the time in your Honda, let Sussex Honda walk you through the simple steps of a Honda clock setup. If you are still struggling with setting your clock in your car after reading this guide, don’t hesitate to give our service department a call at (855) 942-3494. Now onto business! Let’s take a closer look at how to change the Honda clock in your car.

Honda Clock Time Reset Instructions

Hackettstown drivers wondering how to set the clock in Honda will first need to consider the year of their Honda model. The process for setting your clock in your car changes depending upon which generation it is. Here is a breakdown of the Honda clock setup instructions by generation:

1998-2005 Honda Model Clock Reset

  1. Turn on the ignition
  2. Press and hold the “clock” button until you hear a beep from your stereo; the clock should start flashing.
  3. Use “preset 4” to change the hour and “preset 5” to change the minute.
  4. Once again, press and hold the “clock” button to finalize the new time.

2006-2011 Honda Model Clock Reset

  1. Turn on the ignition.
  2. Press and hold the “clock” button until the time begins to blink.
  3. Click the “preset 1” button to change the hour and the “preset 2” button to change the minute.

2012-2015 Honda Model Clock Reset

  1. Turn on the ignition.
  2. Hold down the clock stem (on the instrument panel left of the steering wheel).
  3. Turn the stem to change house and press the stem down to shift to the minute changing mode. Then, turn the stem once more to change minutes.
  4. Press the stem once more to finalize your new time.

2016-2021 Honda Model Clock Reset

For non-touchscreen models:

  1. Press and hold the “menu/clock” button.
  2. Turn the selector knob to change hours.
  3. Press the knob to switch to minutes and turn it once again to toggle through minutes.
  4. Click set when you’re done.

For touchscreen models: 

  1. Select “home” from the home screen of your infotainment system.
  2. Then go to “settings,” and from there to “clock,” and, finally, “clock adjustment.”
  3. Adjust the time and the hit “OK.”

Still Struggling With Setting the Time in Your Honda?

If Denville drivers are still confused about how to change the Honda clock in your car, just swing by our service center. We’ll happily show you how to set the clock in a Honda, walking you through the steps of a Honda clock setup in person.

After we’re finished setting your clock in your car, if you think your vehicle is due for a tune-up, we can help with that too. Be sure to check out our service specials to see how much you can save on any outstanding maintenance you might need!

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