How to Adjust the Time on the Small Screen of an Older Peugeot 408?

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VonKiara
07/25/25 3:20pm
Enter the original car settings in the navigation settings, click on the MENU item, and then click OK. Use the up and down keys to scroll through the options. When the flashing values for year, month, day, hour, and minute appear respectively, adjust the incorrect numbers using the left and right keys.
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Isabel
08/11/25 9:24pm
Hey, I've been driving an old 408 for seven or eight years and know the small screen time setting inside out. Turn the key to the ACC position to power on, but don't start the engine. There's a small button at the top of the left steering column stalk—press and hold it firmly with your thumb for 3 seconds until the hour digits on the small instrument panel screen start blinking. Then, flick the stalk up or down to adjust the hour. A quick press switches to minute adjustment, which works the same way. Finally, hold the button to confirm and save. Remember, this must be done with the power on—turning off the engine will undo your efforts. The buttons on this car are a bit stiff, so you'll need to press firmly. After adjusting, monitor it for a few days; sometimes, older cars have poor electrical contacts, which can cause the clock to run inaccurately.
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