How to Set the Clock on an Isuzu D-Max

William Long

If you live in a place that observes Daylight Savings Time, one of the things you have to do is change the clock on all devices every six months. Depending on location, it’s easy to remember to adjust the time as warm weather approaches, and it becomes colder again. But often, we forget which button on our car’s infotainment system to use.

Fortunately, your Isuzu D-Max multi-information display makes it very easy to modify the clock settings using in-car menus or physical buttons. Unfortunately, the Isuzu D-Max Multi-Information Display setup has changed over the years, making it difficult to navigate the settings.

Therefore, we have provided a detailed guide on how to set the clock on an Isuzu D-Max.

Setting the clock on the Isuzu D-Max with a touchscreen stereo

The newest Isuzu D-Max models have a smart Multi-Information Display (MID) which supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, unlike the previous models. You can connect your smartphone to your Isuzu D-Max via USB, and the phone should automatically update your car’s stereo.

If your car’s clock doesn’t update when connected to your smartphone, you can manually set it using in-car menus. Here’s how to set the clock on your 2022 Isuzu D-Max.

  • Turn on your vehicle with the key to the accessory position.
  • Press the menu button directly under the screen when the display system loads completely.
  • Go to Settings > System > Clock settings
  • If ‘Auto’ mode is on, turn it off to set the time manually.
  • Tick the box next to ‘Manual.’
  • Tap the time and adjust it using the arrow buttons on the screen.
  • Once you select the time and date, tap ‘Set’ to save the settings.
  • Press the Menu button to go back to the main screen.

If your car’s touch screen is not working, you can use the steering wheel controls to navigate through the Multi-Information display.

Setting the radio clock on the Isuzu D-Max using the steering wheel controls

Some Isuzu D-Max models have a multi-information display with controls mounted in the steering wheel hub. These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel. Here’s how to set the clock on the 2020 Isuzu D-Max using the steering wheel controls.

  • Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the settings menu.
  • Then press the confirm button with a ‘dot’ symbol between the left and right buttons.
  • Press the right-hand button to scroll down to the ‘Meter settings’
  • Press the confirm button.
  • Scroll down using the right-hand button to ‘Clock,’ then press the confirm button.
  • Set your desired time format. Use the arrow button to select and confirm.
  • Now the clock appears for changing.
  • When the hours are highlighted in blue, change it using the arrow button and press confirm.
  • Repeat the previous step to set the minutes and confirm your preference.
  • Press the confirm button again to leave the time setting menu.

Setting the clock on the 2014-2021 Isuzu D-Max

Here’s how to set the time on the Isuzu D-Max radio.

  • Turn on the car.
  • Press the power button on the dashboard to turn on the Multi-Information Display.
  • Press and hold the menu button on the dashboard, and the setup menu will appear on the screen.
  • Press the button labeled ‘CLK’ directly under the display screen, and the current time will appear.
  • Press the hour button (H) to highlight the hours
  • To set the hours, turn the dial on the left side of the display to advance the clock by one hour.
  • Then press the minute button (M) to highlight the minutes.
  • Turn the dial again to set the minutes.
  • Press back to exit the time settings menu.
  • Turn off the display to save time and turn it on again. Your radio clock should display the new time.

Note that the Isuzu D-Max display will only operate once you close the doors.

Setting the clock in the instrument cluster display

Isuzu D-Max models come with a clock on the radio and the instrument cluster’s multi-information display. Unfortunately, they don’t synchronize automatically. Therefore, you will have to adjust the time on both displays manually. There are two ways to set the clock on the instrument panel display depending on the model year; they include

Using the indicator stalk

The guide below works for 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Isuzu D-Max.

  • Press the I-button at the end of the right-hand indicator stalk to scroll to the ‘Select Mode.’
  • Press and hold to open the select mode menu.
  • Quick press the I-button again to scroll to ‘Clock.’
  • Scroll to your preferred time format
  • Press and hold to select.
  • Press the I-button to move down to the clock.
  • Press and hold to select the hour, and quick presses to select the hour.
  • Press and hold to move to the minutes. Repeat the same process to select the minutes.
  • Press and hold to save.
  • Cycle the ignition.

Using the steering wheel controls

This guide applies for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Isuzu D-Max.

  • Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel.
  • Press the right arrow button to scroll through the menu
  • Press the middle button to select the settings.
  • Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the ‘Clock’ and press the middle button to confirm.
  • Set the time format, then press the middle button to confirm.
  • Use the arrow buttons again to set the hours and minutes.
  • Press the middle button to save the changes.
  • Press the middle button again to go back to the home screen.

Can my Isuzu D-Max automatically change the time?

If your car has an up-to-date GPS, it will automatically allow it to change time. The navigation system will synchronize with the car’s clock using the global positioning satellite signal and set the clock according to your zone. Here’s how to set automatic mode on the 2022 Isuzu D-Max.

  • Press the home button directly under the touch-sensitive display at the dashboard’s center.
  • Press settings on the screen to open the settings menu.
  • Go to ‘Clock settings’
  • Choose your preferred time format.
  • Press ‘Time zone’ and select ‘Auto.’
  • Scroll through the time zone list and select your location.
  • You can also select if to observe Daylight Savings Time or not.
  • The clock will now reset itself according to your timezone using the GPS.

Conclusion

Now you know how to set the clock in an Isuzu D-Max. The Isuzu D-Max has clocks on the radio display and instrument cluster display. Depending on the model year, you will change the clock settings via in-car menus for those with touch-sensitive displays or physical buttons on the stereo or steering wheel controls.