Setting the clock in your Toyota Avalon is required after every battery change, and for some models, if you travel to a different time zone. Below, you will find the uncomplicated steps to follow to set the time on the clock.
Contents
2023 Models
- Press the Info button.
- Select Adjust Clock.
- Press Enter.
- Select Time Zone.
- Press Enter.
- Enter the Time Zone of your choice, then select Enter and OK.
- Select ON or OFF to set up Auto Adjust.
- Select ON or OFF for Daylight Savings.
- Press Enter.
2019 – 2022 Model
- Select Menu.
- Select Setup.
- Select Clock.
- To utilize GPS, set the Time Zone to Automatic for the time to update automatically.
To Set Up Automatic Time Change:
*AFTER manually entering the time via the H and the M buttons:
- Press the INFO button. (The Menu will be displayed on the navigation screen).
- Touch ADJUST CLOCK and touch ENTER.
- Touch TIME ZONE then touch ENTER.
- Touch the ZONE of your choice, then touch ENTER and OK.
- Touch ON or OFF to set up AUTO ADJUST.
- Touch ON or OFF for DAYLIGHT SAVINGS.
- Then press ENTER.
**You are all SET! The correct time will now appear on your Home Screen automatically.
2005 – 2018 Model
- Press the H button to change the Hour.
- To change the Minutes, press the M button.
Note: Use the 00 buttons to make rapid adjustments.
2003 – 2004 Model
- Hold the Clock button on the dashboard until the display changes to the time setting mode.
- Use the up and down arrows to select the correct hour.
- Press and hold the Clock button to move to the minutes setting.
- Use the up and down arrows to select the correct minutes.
- Press and hold the Clock button again to confirm the time setting.
- Use the left and right arrows to select the 12 or 24-hour format.
- Press and hold the Clock button again to confirm the selection.
2000 – 2002 Model
- Press and hold the Clock button on the radio until the time setting mode appears.
- Use the Tune/Track knob to adjust the hours and minutes.
- Once you have set the time, press the Clock button to confirm the setting.
- Use the Seek button to select the 12-hour or 24-hour clock format.
- Press the Clock button again to confirm and exit the time setting mode.
1995 – 1999 Model
- Turn on the ignition.
- Press the Menu button and use the arrow keys to navigate to the Time option.
- Use the arrows to select the hour, minute, and AM/PM format settings.
- Press the Set button to save the changes.
TIP: For vehicles with digital navigation screens: Turning on the GPS TIME will allow the system to automatically adjust your time dependent on your present location. This feature will change your clock when you cross into 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.
