How to set the time on the 8th generation Accord?
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The method to set the time on the 8th generation Accord is as follows: 1. Press the 'sound' button located on the center console audio and air conditioning panel; 2. Use the '4' button to adjust the hour and the '5' button to adjust the minute; 3. After adjusting, press the 'sound' button to confirm. Taking the 2018 8th generation Accord as an example, it is a mid-size car with body dimensions of: length 4893mm, width 1862mm, height 1449mm, and a wheelbase of 2830mm. The 2018 8th generation Accord is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 194PS, a maximum torque of 260Nm, and a maximum power of 143kW, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
To set the time on an 8th-generation Accord, I always start by sitting in the driver's seat and turning the ignition switch to the ON position without starting the engine, just enough to light up the dashboard. Locate the control button on the left side of the steering wheel, usually labeled INFO or MENU, and press it to bring up the main menu. Then, use the left or right arrow buttons to scroll through the options until you find SETUP or the settings option, and proceed to CLOCK SET. Use the up and down buttons on the steering wheel to adjust the hours and the left and right buttons to set the minutes. Don’t forget to confirm and save the changes. This process usually takes about half a minute, but it’s best done during the day when parked to avoid visibility issues at night. Regularly correcting the time is important, especially after a battery disconnect, as the time will reset. Keeping it accurate helps prevent navigation data errors or disruptions to daily routines, like calculating commute times or being punctual for appointments.
As a long-time Accord owner, my method is to start the vehicle, sit steady, and directly press the MENU button on the right side of the steering wheel to enter the system menu. Slowly scroll to the settings section and find the clock adjustment option. Use the directional keys to select the hour, adjust the number; similarly, adjust the minutes, then press confirm to complete. If you've recently changed the battery or the car is older, the time often resets. In such cases, I make it a habit to check once a month. Correctly setting the time isn't just for checking the clock; it also helps the car's Bluetooth sync music playlists, enhancing the driving experience. In case your phone runs out of battery, you can rely on the car clock as an emergency backup. During maintenance, you can also ask the technician if a system update is needed.
When I first got my hands on the 8th-gen Accord, setting the time was actually super easy: turn on the ignition (or don’t even need to start the engine); press the INFO button on the steering wheel; scroll through the menu to find CLOCK; adjust the hours and minutes using the directional keys; and finally confirm to save. The whole process takes just over ten seconds, but make sure you’re parked on level ground for safety. If you’re a new owner, I’d recommend checking the button locations in the manual first, get familiar before trying, and don’t rush. Once you’ve got this basic setup done, daily driving becomes much more hassle-free.
