How to adjust the date on an Accord?
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Steps to adjust the date on an Accord: 1. To adjust the time on a Honda Accord, first start the vehicle by pressing the ignition button. 2. Locate the menu toggle button on the left side of the Honda Accord's steering wheel. Press this button to access the time adjustment function. 3. Then, find the RES and SET buttons on the right side of the steering wheel. Press these buttons to adjust the time on the Honda Accord. 4. Next, locate the ENTER button on the left side of the steering wheel. Press it to confirm the set time. 5. Finally, the time adjustment on the Honda Accord is now complete.
Having driven an Accord for several years, adjusting the date really depends on the model year. My older Accord is controlled by the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel—first use the up/down keys to select the time display area, then hold the SEL button to enter setup mode. Use the left/right keys to toggle between year, month, and day, and press SEL again to confirm once adjusted. However, newer touchscreen models require going into the system menu: tap Settings → Clock → Date & Time, then adjust the numbers by tapping the screen like using a smartphone. I’ve heard the hybrid version can even auto-sync time via internet connection. If the date keeps drifting, it’s likely a GPS signal issue with the infotainment system.
Why make adjusting the date so complicated? My 2019 Accord only takes two steps: start the car, tap the HOME button at the bottom left of the center screen, select the 'Settings' icon, then click 'Clock.' Here, you need to long-press the date numbers to bring up the keyboard, and don't forget to hit confirm after adjusting. If your nails can't get a response after trying for a while, try the volume scroll wheel on the steering wheel—the new directional buttons are integrated on the side of the scroll wheel, making it super fast to scroll and select numbers. Important reminder: don't adjust while driving. Last time I tried adjusting while driving, I almost rear-ended someone. Now I only do it at red lights.
I've helped my neighbor with this before. He couldn't find the button on his 10th-gen Accord. Actually, after the 2018 infotainment system upgrade, you have to access it through the center console menu: swipe to the second screen on the homepage, find 'Vehicle Settings', then tap 'Instrument Panel Settings' where the time option is hidden. There's a catch with setting the date on newer models - pressing the back button doesn't save your changes! You need to tap that checkmark icon in the bottom right corner, otherwise all your effort is wasted. By the way, the year defaults to starting from 2020 - if it shows 1999, chances are the battery was disconnected and the system needs resetting.
