How to Adjust the Time on a Classic Focus?
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Here is the method to adjust the time on a Classic Focus: 1. First, turn on the ignition switch to display the time on the dashboard. 2. Press and hold the protruding button in the middle of the dashboard for 3 seconds, and the clock on the dashboard will start flashing. 3. When the clock is flashing, press the button up or down to change the time. Once the time starts changing, you can adjust the clock according to the actual time. Below is the general method for adjusting the car clock: 1. Turn the key to the II position. 2. Move the adjuster downward until "SET" appears on the dashboard, then press the SET button. 3. Continue moving the adjuster downward until the indicator bar is on "CLOCK," then press the SE button. 4. Now, you can use the adjuster to move up or down to set the year. After setting the year, press the SET button to proceed to adjust the month, followed by the hour and minute. 5. Once all adjustments are complete, press the SET button and move downward to select "EXIT" to return.
I've been driving a classic Focus for several years and found that setting the time is actually quite simple, just a few steps. First, turn the car key to the ACC position or start the ignition to light up the dashboard, then locate the small button labeled CLOCK or with a clock icon at the bottom left of the dashboard or on the center console. Press and hold it for about two seconds until the time digits start flashing. Next, use the adjacent knob or button to adjust the hours and minutes—clockwise or plus/minus will work. After setting, press briefly to confirm. Remember to turn the system off and on again to check if the time is correct. In my opinion, manual operations in classic cars are quite reliable, unlike some new cars where you always have to navigate through menus. Additionally, regularly checking the time accuracy is important because the time resets when the battery is low, causing navigation and reminders to be inaccurate, so I adjust it every six months.
