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BMW Remote Software Upgrade
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BMW Remote Software Upgrade
Validity of the Owner's Manual
Vehicle features and
options
Production of the vehicle
At the time of production at the plant, the printed
Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
After a software update in the
vehicle
After a vehicle software update – such as, a Re‐
mote Software Upgrade – the Integrated Own‐
er's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest
information.
Functional requirement
The use of the Remote Software Upgrade re‐
quires an active ConnectedDrive contract.
BMW Remote Software
Upgrade
Information about the version
General information
The information about the version contains a de‐
scription 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. The in‐
formation is available in the ConnectedDrive cus‐
tomer portal at any time.
Concept
Remote Software Upgrade can be used to up‐
date the software of the vehicle. Remote Soft‐
ware Upgrade makes new functions, functional
enhancements or quality improvements availa‐
ble.
General information
BMW recommends performing the Remote
Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes availa‐
ble.
The upgrade will not be installed until it was con‐
firmed on the vehicle.
Displaying information about the
version
Via iDrive:
▷ The installation may take around 20 minutes.
▷ The installation cannot be terminated.
1. "CAR"
▷ The vehicle cannot be used during the instal‐
lation.
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Remote Software Upgrade"
5. "Installed version:"
▷ The vehicle can be exited during the installa‐
tion.
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5. "Search for upgrades"
Safety information
6. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
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:
Via BMW Connected app
1. Download the available upgrade to the smart‐
phone in the BMW Connected app.
2. Follow the instructions in the BMW Con‐
nected app.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
3. Establish a WiFi and Bluetooth connection
between the smartphone and the vehicle.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
The data transfer of the upgrade from the
smartphone to the vehicle occurs while driv‐
ing.
▷ 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 ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
4. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
Install the upgrade
General information
After successful download completion, installa‐
tion is offered once the vehicle is parked.
Search for and download of an
upgrade
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
General information
After the successful completion of the upgrade,
booked services, for example RTTI, will be reacti‐
vated automatically while driving.
There are various options to search for and
download an upgrade:
▷ Automatic.
▷ Via iDrive.
Functional requirements
▷ Via BMW Connected app.
▷ The battery is sufficiently charged.
▷ The external temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.
Automatic
The available data for Remote Software Upgrade
is automatically loaded into the vehicle.
▷ Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
▷ Hazard warning system is switched off.
▷ Transmission position P is engaged.
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
Preparing the vehicle
▷ Park the vehicle safely away from the public
road.
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Remote Software Upgrade"
▷ Ensure cellular network reception so that an
error message can be sent, for example if the
installation is terminated.
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▷ Close the windows.
If the malfunction cannot be remedied, contact a
dealer’s service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
▷ Close the glass sunroof.
▷ Remove energy consuming devices, such as
a mobile phone.
▷ The remote control is in the vehicle at the
start of the installation.
▷ Switch off the exterior lighting.
Additional vehicle related functional require‐
ments are shown on the Control Display.
Install the upgrade later
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Remote Software Upgrade"
5. "Start upgrade now"
Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
Functional limitations
During the upgrade, the majority of functions is
temporarily unavailable, for instance:
▷ Hazard warning system.
▷ Central locking system.
▷ Parking lights.
▷ Horn.
▷ Alarm system.
▷ Emergency Request.
▷ Power windows.
▷ Glass sunroof.
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
from the outside using the integrated key.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, follow the instruc‐
tions on the Control Display or in the BMW Con‐
nected app.
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