BMW X5: Principle
Remote Software Upgrade can be used to update the entire software of the vehicle. This makes new functions, functional enhancements or quality improvements available.
General information
BMW recommends performing the Remote Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes available.
Safety information
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
- Pressing the Start/Stop button.
- Releasing the parking brake.
- Opening and closing the doors or windows.
- Engaging selector lever position N.
- Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Take the vehicle key with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Functional requirement
- Active ConnectedDrive contract.
- The integrated SIM card in the vehicle has been activated.
- Cellular network reception.
- A consent for the transmission of the corresponding data was given in the Data Protection menu.
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Search for an upgrade
Standby must be turned on to search for a software
upgrade.
Automatic search
The vehicle regularly searches for updates in the
background.
Manual search
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings
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.
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Cross Member
Minimum set: Mechanical tools
Note: To hold the engine when removing and installing the front axle support,
the oil sump and the transmission
Engine: M10, M20, M20B25, M20B27, M21, M30, M30B34, M30Tur, M40, M41, M42,
M43, M43TU, M44,
M47, M47T2, M47TU, M50, M51, M52, M52TU, M54, M56, M57, M57D25,
Cardboard Box
Minimum set: Measuring and testing equipment
Note: As storage location "Y3" for MINI V-adapter leads (with launch of R56)
SI number: 2 09 06 313
Order number: 00 0 110
Cardboard box
Fig. 13: Identifying Cardboard Box (00 0 110)
CARDBOARD BOX (SET) FOR CABLE CABINET
Note: For storing adapter cables
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