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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Principle
The side collision warning helps to avoid imminent
side collisions.
General information
Radar sensors monitor the space next to the vehicle
when traveling faster than a minimum
speed of up to approx. 130 mph/210 km/h.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for
Special tools required:
31 3 341
31 3 351
31 3 353
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the coil
springs.
Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications
and operational reliability.
Damaged/modified special tools must not be used