How to adjust the time on a Toyota Corolla?

[McBentley]

Toyota Corolla time adjustment method: For older Corolla models, there are two small black knobs on the instrument panel, the left one can be used to adjust the time; For newer Corolla models, there is a reset button on the right. When the time is displayed, press and hold for 3 seconds to make the hour display blink, then short press to adjust the hour; press and hold for another 3 seconds to make the minute display blink, then short press to adjust the minutes; press and hold for another 3 seconds or do nothing to return to normal time display. In terms of power, the Corolla is equipped with a newly developed inline 4-cylinder 1.8L engine with dual VVT-i technology. Paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic transmission, it delivers a maximum power of 103 kW and a peak torque of 175 Nm.

[OscarFitz]

The method to adjust the time on a Toyota Corolla depends on the model year. As an owner of an older model, I need to use the buttons next to the steering wheel: first, start the vehicle without pressing the accelerator, locate the brightness adjustment button on the dashboard, and press both buttons simultaneously until the time display flashes. At this point, use the TRIP button on the right side of the dashboard to adjust the hours and the RESET button on the left to adjust the minutes. After setting, press the brightness buttons together again to confirm. The whole process takes less than two minutes, but remember not to do it while driving—safety first. For newer models with touchscreens, it's even simpler: in park mode, open the vehicle information menu, select the time setting directly, and adjust by swiping with your finger.

[DelLucia]

Recently helped a friend adjust his 2022 Corolla and found it much more convenient than my 2015 model. Just operate directly on the center console screen: click the vehicle settings icon in the main menu, scroll down to find the clock settings entry. The screen will pop up a numeric keypad for you to input the current time, or use the plus and minus buttons for fine-tuning. After pressing the confirm button to save, even the time on the car navigation will be automatically updated. My friend's car has CarPlay installed, and I tried syncing the phone time—it works too, no need to manually adjust twice.

[Arya]

The easiest way to adjust the time on a Corolla is to check the manual. Last time I went to the 4S shop for maintenance, the technician showed me once: press the MENU button at the lower right of the steering wheel to enter settings, then use the arrow keys to select the clock icon. Newer models can use the voice assistant—just say 'set the time' and a numeric keypad will pop up. The infotainment system usually comes with an internet sync function; turning on GPS will automatically calibrate the time. It only takes a couple of steps to do it yourself—don't overcomplicate a simple task.

[DelAriel]

As a car rental employee who frequently drives Corollas of different model years, I handle time adjustment in three scenarios: For pre-2007 models, use the ignition key combined with the ODO button; for 2014-2020 models, locate the HOLD button on the right side of the instrument panel; post-2021 models feature full touchscreen control. The key is to operate while the engine is idling - settings made in shutdown state will be reset. During rentals, I've noticed many customers don't realize the instrument cluster knob can be rotated for fine-tuning, which actually offers much more precision than button controls.