BMW X5: 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".
4. "Remote Software Upgrade".
5. "Search for upgrades".
6. Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Download of an upgrade
Automatic download
The available data for Remote Software Upgrade is automatically loaded into the vehicle. The download does not require an approval.
Via BMW app
If an upgrade is available, information about the new software version is displayed in the BMW app.
The data for the upgrade can then be downloaded to a mobile device, for instance via an existing WLAN connection.
The data can then be transmitted from the mobile device to the vehicle.
This transmission method accelerates the download of the data, for instance in areas with limited mobile network availability.
1. Download the upgrade in the BMW app to the smartphone.
2. Follow the instructions in the BMW app.
3. Establish connection to the vehicle.
- iOS: connect Bluetooth audio and WLAN.
- Android: connect WLAN.
The data transfer of the upgrade from the mobile device to the vehicle occurs in the background only while driving.
4. Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Additional information: Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle.
Information about the version
General information
The information about the version contains a description of the updates that are included in the Remote Software Upgrade. During the download and after the installation has been completed successfully, the information about the version can be displayed on the Control Display.
This information is also available in the ConnectedDrive customer portal.
Displaying information
Display in the vehicle:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Remote Software Upgrade".
5. "Info about version".
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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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Time
Setting the time zone
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Date and time".
5. "Time zone:".
6. Select the desired setting.
Setting the time
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General s
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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
Introduction
Fig. 1: Identifying 8-Cylinder Spark-Ignition Engine N62TU E60, E61, E63,
E64, E65, E66, E70
INTRODUCTION
The N62TU is an advanced development of the N62.
> N62TU
The 8-cylinder spark-ignition engine N62TU has been modified. Compared to
the N62, the engine
develops more output and torque.
