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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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
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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Special tools required:
34 1 280.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front wheels.
Remove and clean brake pads.
After completing work, read and comply with notes on braking in new brake
discs / brake pads.
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measu
Special tools required:
00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL
00 9 250 TORSION ANGLE WRENCH WITH FLEXIBLE EXTENSION
11 0 300
11 4 280
11 4 281
11 4 282
11 4 283
11 4 290
11 9 340
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head cover
Remove fastener (1) in direction of arrow.
Installat