How to adjust the time on a Cruze car?

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DeIan
07/24/25 1:42pm
Method to adjust the time on a Cruze car: 1. Press the one-touch start button on the vehicle's center console to power on the instrument panel; 2. Select and press CONFIG in the center console settings to enter the vehicle parameter settings, then choose the first option; 3. Press the SET button on the left side of the steering wheel; 4. Use the up and down toggle buttons on the right side of the steering wheel to adjust the vehicle time; 5. Press the OK button on the steering wheel to confirm the changes. The Cruze is a compact car under SAIC-GM Chevrolet, with dimensions of 4666mm in length, 1807mm in width, 1460mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. The Cruze offers six body colors: Aurora White, Obsidian Black, Cold Platinum Silver, Glacier Blue, Titanium Gray, and Flame Red, along with four interior color options: Starry Deep Gray, Brocade Deep Gray, Elegant Gray-Black, and Saddle Brown. The Cruze is equipped with two engine options: a 1.5L and a 1.4T, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 6-speed automatic manual transmission respectively.
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SanIsabel
08/10/25 6:45am
I've been driving a Cruze for five years, and adjusting the time is actually quite simple. First, locate the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel—there's one with a clock icon. Press and hold it. The small screen in the instrument cluster will then display flashing time digits. Use the volume knob or up/down buttons to adjust the hour. After setting, press the clock button to confirm, and the minutes will start flashing. Repeat the same process to adjust the minutes. Finally, press the clock button to exit. For pre-2013 older models, you might need to operate via the center console CD player—press the SETUP button to enter the menu and find the time settings. If there are no buttons on the instrument cluster, check if it's a top-trim model with navigation, as those require adjusting the time in the navigation system settings. After adjusting, remember to take a short drive—the clock will automatically sync with satellite time for greater accuracy.
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AnaMarie
09/25/25 6:13am
A friend just bought a used Cruze and asked me how to adjust the time. I told him to first sit in the driver's seat and look for the steering wheel control area—the buttons with arrows on the right side are the adjustment keys. Press and hold the button with the clock symbol for three seconds, and the hour digits on the instrument cluster display will start flashing. Then, use the up and down buttons to change the time. Once set, press the confirm button, and the minute digits will flash—adjust them the same way. Newer models adjust via the instrument cluster, while older ones require using the infotainment screen. After adjusting, does the time keep running fast? It might be due to a weak battery—recommend checking the vehicle's voltage. During routine maintenance, remember to ask the technician to inspect the instrument cluster wiring connections to prevent looseness causing time discrepancies.
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