How To Adjust Your Volvo Clock

When you first purchase a brand new Volvo or after having disconnected the car's battery for various reasons, you may need to set the time and date of the car's clock. It is essential for you to complete this action so as to allow the car to connect to the Internet and navigate routes among other things. Below is a series of simple steps that you can follow to adjust your Volvo clock so as to allow your car's features to function accordingly.

Time and Date Settings

You can set the time and date of your Volvo clock by selecting Settings -> System -> Date and Time from the top view of the center display screen. This menu option will allow you to adjust the time and date settings according to the format that you desire, in either 12-hour or 24-hour. To perform adjustments to the time and date, simply tap the arrows found on the touchscreen display to either navigate up or down.

Automatic Time Settings for Cars with Built-In GPS

If your car comes readily equipped with a built-in GPS system, then you will be offered with the choice of selecting Auto Time. This will allow the time zone to be automatically adjusted for you depending on your individual location. For some built-in GPS systems, the exact locality that you are situated at must also be entered into the system for the car to register this information. This will allow your vehicle to obtain the correct time zone to perform an adjustment accordingly. If Auto Time has not been selected, then the time and date need to be adjusted through the menu option using the up and down arrows found on the touchscreen display.

Daylight Savings

Depending on the country that you are in, it may be possible to select the automatic daylight savings option. For some countries, you can set the automatic daylight savings option to turn it on or off depending on your personal preference. The automatic option is recommended so as to ensure that the time and date will always remain current without requiring you to manually adjust the daylight savings according to your location.

Disconnection of Car's Battery

If the clock of your Volvo has been reset after you have disconnected its battery, you may need to set the date and time of the car again. This often takes place after a visit to a service workshop which requires the technicians to remove the battery from the car. If you do not set the date and time of the car accordingly, the car may not gain access to the Internet which is necessary to connect to various technological features of the car. For convenience, you may seek the assistance of the technicians at the service workshop. They possess the necessary expertise to ensure every aspect of your car functions as it needs to after a service appointment.

If you require further assistance on any technical aspect of your Volvo, feel free to get in touch with our service-oriented staff at 888-726-7650 (sales), 888-719-0291 (service) or 888-778-2389 (parts).