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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Electronic Switching Or Control Unit
REPLACING CONTROL UNIT (VALVETRONIC)
Switch off ignition.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
Disconnect battery.
CAUTION: Follow instructions for removing and installing electronic
control units.
Observe following instructions before replacing control unit:
PROGRAM CONT
Notes On Removing And Installing Low Profile Band Clamps
Special tools required:
31 5 200
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is
overstretched and must
not be reused!
Fig. 128: Identifying Clamp
Removing:
Place special tool 31 5 200 on lugs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is
placed on
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