[jhecht4942]

I tried to change the time on the radio display as indicated in settings but when I get to the Clock part, the change the time box does not light up and thus I don't get anywhere. Anyone help?

 

[jimsokoloff]

If you have the "Smart media system", the clock is set on the media system (aka "the radio") (and presumably transmitted over the CAN bus) under System:Clock:Set Time not under Settings:Time:Set the Time on the display behind the steering wheel.

 

[jhecht4942]

If you have the "Smart media system", the clock is set on the media system (aka "the radio") (and presumably transmitted over the CAN bus) under System:Clock:Set Time not under Settings:Time:Set the Time on the display behind the steering wheel.

I did that. When I go into Clock, there are two buttons. Set Format and Set Time. Only Set Format is highlighted. I can go in there and do that. Then when I try to set the time in Set Time, that button is not highlighted and you cannot push it. Any hints?

 

[jimsokoloff]

Maybe try setting it the other way then (in the screen behind the steering wheel rather than on the radio)?

 

[sokoloff]

Mine both set using the screen scroll and getting to the "Set time" option on the cluster.

Len
2014 EV Coupe 18,000 miles
2014 EV Cabriolet 12,000 miles

 

[arturo.vega]

I'm having the same issue as jhecht4942. I can setup the time in the screen behind the steering wheel but not on the smart media system. The "Set Time" option is grayed out.

 

[arturo.vega]

FIXED!!

The software needs to be updated

https://www.smartusa.com/resources/downloads/maintenance/SMART-MEDIA-SYSTEM-SOFTWARE-UPDATE.pdf

You need to save the update to a USB drive, put it in the car and wait to be done.

I did this today and the clock is back to normal.

I believe it makes sense now... the time is set by GPS, that's why the option is grayed out.

 

[jwight]

Arturo, when did you get the electric smart?

 

[arturo.vega]

Arturo, when did you get the electric smart?

Got it the last day of May. So far just a little over 1000 miles as I work half of my time from home. I miss some features of my 451 but I'm happy with the 453.

It was probably the last chance I had to get a new 453 before the brand leaves the country. I did a lease so at the end of 3 years I'll return it and see what else I can get.

My smarts so far:

• 2015 450 (new)
• 2013 roadster (demo car, practically new)
• 2008 451 (bought it new from a guy that won it in a golf tournament)
• 2013 451 (bought used with 24,000 miles)
• 2018 Electric Drive (10th Anniversary Edition)