changing the clock

iceborne · 03-25-2008

how do you change the clock on the 350. can anyone zap a photo to point me to the right direction. its daylight saving time and i'm an hour behind. thanks.

**DansSlk** · 03-25-2008

If you don't have COMAND then on the instrument cluster under settings is the place to make the change, on the cluster page if memory serves.

If you do have COMAND its - SERV, System and you will then be given the right page

**etyu** · 03-26-2008

Check pages 141 and 142 of 2008 Owner's manual.

If you have COMAND and the Time synchronization with Head Unit is set to on, then the time can be changed by pressing the SERV on the COMAND. There will be a Time soft key to press. From there use the cursor control (looks like the same ones found in cell phones with a central OK button) on the COMAND to adjust the time.

Time Synchronization is located under Settings menu, then Time/Date (scroll to this using the menu, +/-, up and down buttons on the steering wheel).

If the Time Synchronization is set to Off. Then you can set the Time/Date using the steering wheel control buttons and looking at the MFD (multi-function display) at the instrument cluster. After setting the time, press R button located at the side of the instrument cluster, to confirm the time you have set at the MFD. The hour and minute hand on the clock will then move to the set time.

The Date can be changed also using the +/- , up and down buttons on the steering wheel to go to until the message Set Date Month, Set Date Day, or Set Date Year appears in the multifunction display.

steve-p · 03-26-2008

It surprises me every time the clocks change that they didn't build automatic DST adjustment into COMAND. After all, it can and does work out when you move between time zones and sets the clock automatically (e.g. either side of the English channel). I suppose they figured they would get sued if the rules changed somewhere and someone was using an old DVD. However they could have built in manual and auto modes for that scenario. Also the changes are generally known years in advance so it would have been possible to make each DVD version work up to a specific future year, and then switch to manual mode after that.

N4PWJ · 03-26-2008

my clock changes automatically for the hour change ?! does no one elses??

steve-p · 03-26-2008

Mine certainly doesn't.

Wimbledon_SLK · 03-26-2008

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Originally Posted by steve-p

Mine certainly doesn't.

mine is not bothered either

P

**Driller** · 03-26-2008

In Canada, and I'm sure the US too, you need to manually change to DST. They did change it last year to start earlier and end later. There was not a huge up front warning when they first did it a lot of organizers/pocket PC's needed patches to work properly.

mtiede · 03-26-2008

hmm... I wonder if we will have to manually switch it back again when the expected time change comes...

iceborne · 03-27-2008

can anyone snap the pic of the R button? i cant seem to find it.

mtiede · 03-27-2008

The "R button"? Do you mean the buttons on the outside of the instrument panel on the silver "tube" surrounding the dials?

Tslick · 03-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceborne

can anyone snap the pic of the R button? i cant seem to find it.

Out of curiosity, do you have a owners manual?

**etyu** · 03-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceborne

can anyone snap the pic of the R button? i cant seem to find it.

It's on the left side of the round plastic housing that has the speedometer. You have to look at it from the side (like from an open door). There's also a separate + and - button above the R button.

**etyu** · 03-29-2008

Here's the image ( + - R buttons):

jazzandboo · 03-30-2008

My new SLK280 changed automatically this morning. I got quite a pleasant surprise!

iceborne · 03-30-2008

thanks for helping an idiot out

**etyu** · 03-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceborne

thanks for helping an idiot out

Don't put yourself down.

When I first got the 280 and was trying to set the clock, I wasn't even aware that one has to push the R button (didn't see/read it in the MFD), let alone know where it is. It took me more than one hour to figure it out after searching on-line forum and reading the owner's manual.

One can download the owner's manual (pdf) from MBUSA, after you register on Owner's Online (using vehicle's VIN). There's Owner's Manual under My Quick Tools on the left-hand column.

steve-p · 03-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzandboo

My new SLK280 changed automatically this morning. I got quite a pleasant surprise!

Mine didn't but then I didn't expect it to. Various things around the house costing as little as £20 managed to change themselves automatically but a £57K Mercedes can't - nice work Mercedes

**DansSlk** · 03-30-2008

Do you have COMAND? I'm 99% the answer is yes but just checking.

steve-p · 03-30-2008

Yes I do. It changes itself when crossing the channel but never when the clocks change.

03-25-2008	#1 (permalink)
iceborne SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Vehicle: 2008 slk 350 Mars Red Other Toys: Nintendo Wiiiii Posts: 39 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	changing the clock how do you change the clock on the 350. can anyone zap a photo to point me to the right direction. its daylight saving time and i'm an hour behind. thanks.

03-25-2008	#2 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	If you don't have COMAND then on the instrument cluster under settings is the place to make the change, on the cluster page if memory serves. If you do have COMAND its - SERV, System and you will then be given the right page __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

03-26-2008	#3 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Check pages 141 and 142 of 2008 Owner's manual. If you have COMAND and the Time synchronization with Head Unit is set to on, then the time can be changed by pressing the SERV on the COMAND. There will be a Time soft key to press. From there use the cursor control (looks like the same ones found in cell phones with a central OK button) on the COMAND to adjust the time. Time Synchronization is located under Settings menu, then Time/Date (scroll to this using the menu, +/-, up and down buttons on the steering wheel). If the Time Synchronization is set to Off. Then you can set the Time/Date using the steering wheel control buttons and looking at the MFD (multi-function display) at the instrument cluster. After setting the time, press R button located at the side of the instrument cluster, to confirm the time you have set at the MFD. The hour and minute hand on the clock will then move to the set time. The Date can be changed also using the +/- , up and down buttons on the steering wheel to go to until the message Set Date Month, Set Date Day, or Set Date Year appears in the multifunction display. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Here's the image ( + - R buttons): __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

03-30-2008	#19 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	Do you have COMAND? I'm 99% the answer is yes but just checking. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

03-26-2008	#4 (permalink)
steve-p Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Other Toys: '65 Mustang Fastback with 302ci HiPo engine Posts: 188 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It surprises me every time the clocks change that they didn't build automatic DST adjustment into COMAND. After all, it can and does work out when you move between time zones and sets the clock automatically (e.g. either side of the English channel). I suppose they figured they would get sued if the rules changed somewhere and someone was using an old DVD. However they could have built in manual and auto modes for that scenario. Also the changes are generally known years in advance so it would have been possible to make each DVD version work up to a specific future year, and then switch to manual mode after that.

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N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	my clock changes automatically for the hour change ?! does no one elses??

03-26-2008	#6 (permalink)
steve-p Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Other Toys: '65 Mustang Fastback with 302ci HiPo engine Posts: 188 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine certainly doesn't.

03-26-2008	#8 (permalink)
Driller SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Vehicle: 2005 SLK 55 Posts: 88 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	In Canada, and I'm sure the US too, you need to manually change to DST. They did change it last year to start earlier and end later. There was not a huge up front warning when they first did it a lot of organizers/pocket PC's needed patches to work properly.

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	hmm... I wonder if we will have to manually switch it back again when the expected time change comes...

03-27-2008	#10 (permalink)
iceborne SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Vehicle: 2008 slk 350 Mars Red Other Toys: Nintendo Wiiiii Posts: 39 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	can anyone snap the pic of the R button? i cant seem to find it.

03-27-2008	#11 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	The "R button"? Do you mean the buttons on the outside of the instrument panel on the silver "tube" surrounding the dials?

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jazzandboo SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Vehicle: SLK 280 Other Toys: Viano Posts: 21 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My new SLK280 changed automatically this morning. I got quite a pleasant surprise!

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iceborne SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Vehicle: 2008 slk 350 Mars Red Other Toys: Nintendo Wiiiii Posts: 39 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	thanks for helping an idiot out

03-30-2008	#20 (permalink)
steve-p Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Other Toys: '65 Mustang Fastback with 302ci HiPo engine Posts: 188 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes I do. It changes itself when crossing the channel but never when the clocks change.

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