Set Hour and Date with Buttons on Multi-Function Steering Wheel

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Fig 1: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Buttons (All Models Except 2004-08 Golf Sedan & 2004 R32)

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-- Switch on the ignition.

-- Press button -5- until "Settings" menu appears.

-- Then select menu item "Clock" with buttons -2- and -4-.

-- Press the button -5- to confirm.

-- Confirm the "hour" with the button -5- and use the buttons -2- and -4- to set the correct hour.

-- Confirm with button -5- and change to minute setting which is done the same as when setting the hour.

-- Leave the menu again with button -1-.

-- Turn off ignition.