How to Set the Time on a Bora?
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The method to set the time on a Bora: 1. There are two buttons on the dashboard, the left one has a time symbol, and the right one is a 0.0/SET button; 2. Press the left time button, and the time display will flash, then press the right SET button, pressing SET once to adjust the time once. The Bora is FAW-Volkswagen's first independently designed model. In terms of body dimensions, its length, width, and height are 4523mm, 1775mm, and 1467mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2610mm. In terms of power, the Bora offers a choice between a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.4L turbocharged engine. The 1.5L naturally aspirated engine has a maximum horsepower of 112 hp, while the 1.4L turbocharged engine delivers a maximum horsepower of 150 hp.
I've been driving my Bora for several years, and setting the time is actually quite simple. First, start the vehicle, locate the "Settings" icon on the central control screen and tap it, then select "Time & Date." For newer models with touchscreens, you can directly swipe to adjust; for older models with knobs, you'll need to use the buttons on the right side of the multifunction steering wheel to toggle options. Be careful not to mix up the 12-hour and 24-hour formats when adjusting—some cars require pressing a confirmation button to save the changes. Last time I adjusted it, I noticed the dashboard time wasn't synced, and I later found out I needed to enable the "Auto Sync" option in the system settings. Also, remember to manually adjust it every time daylight saving time changes, or the navigation time will be off by an hour.
Having driven several generations of the Bora, I've figured out the trick to setting the time. After getting in the car without igniting the engine, press the start button twice to illuminate the instrument panel, then long-press the menu button on the left side of the steering wheel. Once the menu pops up on the central display, use the directional keys to navigate to the clock icon and hold the OK button to enter edit mode. Rotate the volume knob left and right to adjust hours and minutes respectively, then briefly press OK to confirm. Mid-to-high trim models can also automatically calibrate time by linking with your phone—just enable Bluetooth time synchronization in settings. Once I forgot to turn off the daylight saving time option, causing the dashcam timestamp to mismatch my insurance records. Now I always double-check both screen times after adjustments.
I just helped my neighbor adjust the clock on his 2019 Bora, and it only took four simple steps. First, locate the MENU button on the center console. Second, enter Settings and select System Time. Third, use the rotary knob to move the cursor to the hour position and rotate to adjust. Fourth, adjust the minutes using the same method. The whole process takes less than two minutes, but many people get stuck finding the menu hierarchy. Don't forget to lock the car and restart it for the changes to take effect. For higher trims with voice control, you can simply say 'Hello Volkswagen, set the time to 3 PM' for easier operation. Recently, I've noticed that connecting to CarPlay automatically syncs the time with your phone, which actually makes things even simpler.
