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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Setting the time zone
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Date and time".
5. "Time zone:".
6. Select the desired setting.
Setting the time
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General s
Setting the date
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Date and time".
5. "Date:".
6. Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.
7. Press the Controller.
8. Make the
SEE MORE:
Note: With mounting material.
SI number: 0 01 00 (549)
Order number: 00 0 250
Shelf
Fig. 29: Identifying Shelf (00 0 250)
DRAWER BLOCK
Note: With 5 lockable drawers
SI number: 0 01 00 (549)
Order number: 00 0 260
Drawer block
Fig. 30: Identifying Drawer Block (00 0 260)
REAR PANEL (2 PCS.)
Note: F
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (N52K)
Special tools required:
11 4 480
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head
Remove intermediate lever
Remove eccentric shaft
Remove inlet camshaft
Remove exhaust camshaft
Remove cam followers
Remove valve springs
Remove valve ste