How to Adjust the Clock on a Buick GL8?
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When the ignition switch of the Buick GL8 is in the ACC (Accessory) or ON position, the digital clock displays the time. The digital clock has two adjustment buttons. The specific methods are as follows: 1. H: Hour button. To adjust the time forward by more than one hour, press and hold the H button until the correct time is reached. 2. M: Minute button. To adjust the time forward by one minute, press the M button. To adjust the time forward by more than one minute, press and hold the M button until the correct time is reached. 3. S: Set button. To reset the time to the nearest whole hour, press the S button. For example, if you press this button between 8:00 and 8:29, the time display will be reset to 8:00.
Adjusting the clock on the Buick GL8 is actually quite simple. I usually enjoy tinkering with small features in the car. For older models, just look for the button on the instrument panel—press and hold the small stick button to make the clock digits blink, then press briefly to adjust the hours. Press and hold again to switch to minutes and press briefly to adjust. Newer models with touchscreens are even easier—just tap the central control main menu, go to settings, find the time setting, and slide to adjust the numbers. Remember to press the save button after adjusting; I once forgot and wasted five minutes of effort. Also, note that the clock will reset if the vehicle loses power—just readjust it without worry. If the time jumps around after a system upgrade, you might need to enter engineering mode for calibration, though this is quite rare.
Before every long-distance trip with my GL8, I always check the clock accuracy. The adjustment method varies by model year: For pre-2017 models, use the physical dashboard buttons - first locate the clock-labeled button behind the steering wheel's left side, hold for 3 seconds to enter setup mode, short presses adjust hours then long press switches to minutes for further short-press adjustments. The newer touchscreen version offers more intuitive operation through the central console - tap the car icon to access settings menu and select the time/date section. Recommended to operate with power on (engine doesn't need to be running). After adjustment, cross-check with your phone time as the vehicle's internet connectivity might affect automatic time synchronization. If buttons don't respond, check whether the dashboard brightness setting is too low, potentially obscuring indicator lights.
