Nothing is more annoying than having your car’s clock ten minutes or even an hour off. But you don’t have to deal with it! Here are the uncomplicated steps to follow to set the time on the clock for your Chevy Equinox. Just find your model year and get your time back—literally!
2017 – 2023 Models
- Press the START button but do not start the engine.
- Press HOME.
- Press SETTINGS.
- Press TIME and DATE.
- Press SET TIME.
- Use the + and – icons to enter the Hour, Minutes.
- Use the arrows to enter AM/PM.
- Press the BACK arrow to go back to the main menu.
2011 – 2016 Models
- With your vehicle in the ON position without starting the engine.
- Press the CLOCK.
- Turn the MENU knob to scroll to SET TIME on the screen.
- Press IN the center of the menu knob. The HOUR will be highlighted.
- Turn the knob to enter the hour, then press IN the knob to set. AM/PM will change as the knob turns.
- The MINUTES will be highlighted. Turn the knob to enter the minutes, then press IN the knob to set.
Set The Date:
- While in CLOCK mode, turn the MENU knob to scroll to DATE.
- Press IN the center of the menu knob and the YEAR will be highlighted. Turn the knob to enter the year, then press IN the knob to set.
- The MONTH will be highlighted, turn the knob to enter the current month, then press IN the knob to set.
- The DAY will be highlighted, turn the knob to enter the present day, then press IN the knob to set.
- Use the BACK button to make corrections and press the RADIO button to exit the date mode. For the 2nd image, just hit back until you reach the main screen.
2005 – 2010 Models
- With your vehicle in the ON position without starting the engine.
- Press the POWER button.
- Press the MENU button.
- Press the 3rd button under the CLOCK icon (the clock will be highlighted on the screen).
- Then press the Hour, Minutes, Day, and Year buttons to set each.
Adjusting for a Different Time Zone
Does your vehicle have a digital navigation screen? If you do, then turning on the GPS TIME will allow the system to automatically adjust your time dependent on your present location. Essentially, this feature will change your clock when you cross into a different time zone. Convenient, right?
When do you need to change the clock in your Equinox?
Setting the clock in your Chevy Equinox is required after every battery change and, for some models, if you travel to a different time zone.
NOTE: If you are unable to set the Time on the first try, REPEAT the steps. If you are still unsuccessful, contact the dealership for assistance or consult your vehicle user’s manual.
