How to Set the Time on a Buick Excelle?
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To set the time on a Buick Excelle: 1. Turn on the radio and wait until the LCD display changes from frequency to time display. Then press and hold the number 4 button for more than 4 seconds; 2. Next, press the rewind button to select the hour (each press increases by one hour), then use the fast-forward button to set the minutes. The Buick Excelle is a mid-size sedan with body dimensions of 4468mm in length, 1765mm in width, and 1469mm in height. In terms of power, the Buick Excelle is equipped with a 1.3L naturally aspirated engine delivering 107 horsepower and 133 N·m of maximum torque, capable of reaching peak power at 6200 rpm.
I recently helped my neighbor set the time on his old Excelle. For older models, you usually adjust it at the instrument cluster: first locate two small buttons below the dashboard, press and hold the left one until the hour flashes, then briefly press the right button to adjust the hour; then press and hold the left button again to switch to minutes and use the right button to adjust. The newer models with central control screens are much simpler—just go to the settings menu and find the clock option. This car tends to forget the time setting, especially after a battery disconnect, so it's recommended to have the technician set the time when replacing the battery in winter. Last time, I also noticed that after adjusting the time accurately, the fuel consumption calculation became more precise, since the accuracy of the trip computer's timing affects mileage statistics.
When I drove the Buick Excelle before, setting the time was the biggest headache. You had to press and hold that small pillar-like button on the dashboard until the numbers blinked, then rotate the knob to adjust. Pay attention to AM/PM as the 12-hour format can be confusing. I usually adjusted it while refueling at gas stations since the engine idle provides stable voltage. If the button gets stuck, don't force it - use an alcohol-dipped cotton swab to clean the contacts as plastic parts age in older cars. After setting, remember to confirm synchronization via the CD player, otherwise the multimedia display and dashboard clocks won't match, which looks particularly annoying when driving at night.
Adjusting the Excelle's time varies by model. For pre-2007 models with H/M buttons on the dashboard: After ignition, press H to adjust hours and M to adjust minutes. If buttons feel stiff, gently tap them with a fingernail before pressing. For post-2010 models, use steering wheel button combinations—enter the setup menu via left-side control buttons. Personal tip: Don't exceed 30 seconds when adjusting time, or the ECU may reset. Once, my cruise control failed after adjustment and only resumed after resetting the time. Older car circuits are sensitive—recommend operating before engine shutdown.
