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 recommend
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.
Th
Setting up a PIN
A driver profile with recognition cannot be activated
without vehicle key and without digital key.
In this case, a PIN can be set up to activate the
driver profile.
Countries in which ConnectedDrive is not available:
If a PIN was not set up or the PIN is not
known, the driver profi
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove both rear panels.
Remove inner cover.
Remove active head restraint support.
Bend shaft (1) in direction of arrow.
Pull shaft (1) out of gear (2) and remove.
Fig. 99: Pulling Shaft
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GEARING FOR HEAD REST