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How to adjust the time on Dongfeng Peugeot 308?

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SanDaniel
07/24/2025, 12:53:24 AM

Dongfeng Peugeot 308 time adjustment method: 1. Press and hold the adjustment lever for more than two seconds until the hour flashes to adjust; 2. Quickly press and release the adjustment lever, each press increases the hour by one; 3. After setting the hour, wait until the minutes start flashing, then press and hold the lever to adjust the minutes in the same way. The Dongfeng Peugeot 308 is a compact sedan. The first-generation Peugeot 308 model was equipped with a 120-horsepower 1.6L inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine transplanted from the 207 model, paired with 215/55R16 Michelin tires. In terms of body dimensions, the Peugeot 308 measures 4558mm in length, 1805mm in width, and 1505mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2612mm.

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TylerMarie
08/10/2025, 06:57:56 PM

When I first drove the 308, I didn't know how to adjust the time either, but I figured it out later. There's a small control stalk on the left side of the steering wheel and a menu button on the center console. After turning on the car's power, press the menu button to enter the settings interface. Use the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering wheel to select the time setting option and press it to confirm. At this point, the hour digits on the screen will flash. Use the scroll wheel to adjust to the correct hour by turning it up or down, then press the scroll wheel again to switch to minutes. Adjust the minutes using the same method. Don't forget to press the scroll wheel to confirm and save after adjusting! The older 308 models had two small buttons in the middle of the instrument panel for direct adjustment, while the newer models have integrated this function into the steering wheel. It's recommended to do this while parked, as it can be distracting while driving.

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DiGrace
09/24/2025, 02:01:56 AM

Last time when I drove my brother's 308, I noticed the time was wrong and figured it out after some research. Start the vehicle but don't shift gears, then focus on the dashboard screen. There's a scroll wheel with an arrow icon below the left side of the steering wheel—press the center confirmation button to enter the menu. Scroll down to the settings icon and select it, then choose the date and time option. First adjust the hour by turning the scroll wheel (the numbers will change), then press confirm to lock it in. It will automatically jump to the minutes for further adjustment—confirm one last time to finalize. There's also a clock icon button on the AC panel for quick access to time settings, which is quite handy. After adjusting, lock the car for ten minutes and restart to check if it's correct, ensuring the changes were saved.

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DeKendra
11/07/2025, 03:13:27 AM

Adjusting the time on the 308 is straightforward: The menu button is located in the center of the left steering wheel scroll wheel. Press it once to enter settings. Scroll up and down to find the time setting entry, which may be under the instrument cluster options in newer models. Once selected, the hour digits will blink—adjust the value using the scroll wheel. Press the center of the scroll wheel to switch to minute adjustment, then use the same method to set and confirm. Note: Some models require holding the confirm button for three seconds to save. The time setting is located next to the instrument panel brightness adjustment—avoid setting screen brightness too glaring for nighttime operation. Occasionally, the time may reset after a system reboot; simply readjust it—this is not a malfunction.

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McHenry
12/28/2025, 10:10:32 PM

I've adjusted the time a few times in my 308 over three years, following fixed steps. First, power on or start the ignition, then press the menu button on the left side of the steering wheel. Scroll down to select vehicle settings, then find the time and date options. After choosing time adjustment, the screen instructions are very clear: use left/right buttons to switch between hour/minute fields, scroll wheel to adjust numbers, and you must press OK to save. Older models have dedicated hour/minute buttons on the right side of the instrument cluster for more direct adjustment. Don't forget to select GMT+8 for China Standard Time when setting. If the time resets after a system upgrade, don't worry - just reset it as this doesn't affect driving.

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MaggieLynn
03/26/2026, 12:54:22 AM

When purchasing a new 308, the salesperson taught the time adjustment method: On the left-hand control area of the steering wheel, use your thumb to scroll the selector to find the settings menu. Press the center of the scroll wheel to enter, then select the option with the clock icon. The current time will pop up on the interface. Press the left button to switch to the hour digit (which will blink), then rotate the scroll wheel to adjust. Press the right button to proceed to the minute digit and repeat the same operation. Finally, you must press the return button on the right side of the steering wheel to save; turning off the engine directly will reset it. The small button next to the rearview mirror adjustment knob can also initiate the time setting on certain models.

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