How to adjust the time on the eighth-generation Civic?

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AubreeAnn
07/29/25 9:15pm
The method to adjust the time on the eighth-generation Civic is: 1. Press and hold the clock button until you hear a beep, then release the clock button; 2. Press the preset button H to adjust the hour; 3. Press the preset button M to adjust the minute; 4. Press the clock button to confirm after adjustment. The eighth-generation Civic is a compact car with the following body dimensions: length 4500mm, width 1755mm, height 1450mm, and a wheelbase of 2670mm. It is equipped with a 2.4L naturally aspirated engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, delivering a maximum power of 152 kW and a maximum torque of 235 Nm. The drivetrain is front-wheel drive, with a MacPherson strut front suspension and a double-wishbone independent rear suspension.
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MacMiguel
08/15/25 7:41pm
A few days ago I adjusted the time on my 8th-gen Civic. There are two small buttons on the dashboard for this. The left one labeled 'H' controls hours, and the right one labeled 'M' controls minutes. First, press and hold the H button until the hour digits reach your desired time, then release. Follow the same method by long-pressing the M button to adjust the minutes. After setting, don't turn off the power immediately—wait about ten seconds for the system to save automatically. If your car has a navigation system, it's a bit more complicated: you need to adjust the GPS time in the navigation menu first, and then the dashboard time will sync. I remember having to do this every year during daylight saving time changes—this design is indeed less convenient than newer models that allow adjustments directly from the steering wheel.
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