BMW X5: Installing the upgrade

General information

• The installation of the upgrade may result in a deletion of software changes such as performance increases that have not been installed by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
• The installation may take approx. 20 minutes.
• The installation cannot be terminated.
• The vehicle cannot be used during the installation.
• The vehicle can be exited during the installation.
• The installation does not occur until the consent was given.

Prerequisites for the installation

• The battery is sufficiently charged.
• The outside temperature is above 14 ℉/-10 ℃.
• Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
• Hazard warning system is switched off.
• Selector lever position P is engaged.
• Engine is turned off and sufficiently cooled down.
• Automatic engine start for pre-conditioning is not activated via iDrive.

If applicable, follow the notes for further prerequisites on the control display.

If the prerequisites are not met, such as a sufficient vehicle battery charge state, the upgrade will not be offered for installation.

Pay attention to an offer for installation, for instance after extended driving.

Preparing the vehicle

• Park the vehicle safely away from the public road.
• Cellular network reception must be ensured so that a fault message can be sent, for instance if the installation is terminated.
• Close the windows.
• Close the glass sunroof.
• Close the tailgate.
• Remove energy consuming devices, such as a mobile phone.
• Unhitch any trailer or load carrier.
• The vehicle key must be located in the vehicle for the consent for installation.
• Switch off the exterior lighting.
• Remove connected devices from the OBD socket.

Starting installation

The upgrade can be installed when all prerequisites have been met.

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "General settings".

4. "Remote Software Upgrade".

5. "Start upgrade now".

Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

Functional limitations

During the upgrade, the majority of functions is temporarily unavailable, for instance:

• Hazard warning system.
• Central locking system and, if necessary, Comfort Access.
• Parking lights.
• Horn.
• Alarm system.
• Emergency call.
• Power windows.
• Operation of the tailgate.
• Glass sunroof.
• Checking the fuel filler flap lock.

The driver's door can be locked and unlocked from the outside using the integrated key.

After successful upgrade

The vehicle can be used again immediately.

Booked services, such as RTTI or Remote Services, will be reactivated automatically during the next trip.

After an extended stationary period, charge the vehicle battery with an extended drive.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, follow the instructions on the control display or in the BMW app.

If the malfunction cannot be remedied, contact a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Validity of the Owner's Manual

Production of the vehicle

At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.

After a software update in the vehicle

After a vehicle software update, such as via Remote Software Upgrade, the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest information.

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