Software Update
The vehicle supports various external devices depending on the current software version. With a software update, the vehicle can support new cell phones* or new external devices*.
The updating of the software is done via:
- USB*.
Updates and related current information is available at www.bmw.com/update. - TeleService*.
Existing software can be updated directly via the vehicle.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
SelectDesired version* to displayAdditional information*.
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the vehicle is stationary.
1. Store the file for the software-update in the main director of a USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB interface of the USB audio interface in the center armrest. An update via the USB interface in the glove compartment is not possible.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update"
5. "Update software"
6. If necessary. "USB".
7. "Start update"
8. "OK"
All listed software updates are installed.
Updating software via TeleService
The software may only be updated when the vehicle is stationary.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "Settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Update software"
5. If necessary "TeleService".
6. If necessary, "Start update".
7. "Start update"
8. "OK"
All listed software updates are installed.
To interrupt updating: "Cancel".
Restoring the previous version
If it should become necessary, the software version prior to the last software update can be restored.
The previous version may only be restored when the vehicle is stationary.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. "OK" Double-click.
All listed software updates are removed.
Note
While the software is being updated or a previous version is being restoredBMW Assist*, Office functions* and the connected devices are temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes for the functions to become available again.
See also:
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly.
Storing
1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.
2. Press the desired ...
Planning a trip with intermediatedestinations
New trip
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Move the controller to the left if necessary.
4. "Guidance"
5. "Enter new destination"
6. Select the type of destina ...
Calling up settings
Do not retrieve the memory
while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat
or steering wheel could result in an accident.
Comfort functio ...