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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Replacing Battery Negative Lead
WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use force to pull/lever off
Intelligent Battery
Sensor (IBS).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Raise luggage compartment floor tr
Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Front Brake Discs
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
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