BMW Z4 ROADSTER Owner's Manual page 58

CONTROLS
Prerequisites for the installation
▷ The battery is sufficiently charged.
▷ The outside temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.
▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-
tion.
▷ The hazard warning system is turned off.
▷ The selector lever position P is engaged.
▷ The engine is turned off and sufficiently
cooled down.
▷ Automatic engine start for pre-conditioning
is not activated via iDrive.
If applicable, follow the notes for further pre-
requisites on the control display.
If the prerequisites are not met such as a suffi-
cient vehicle battery charge state, the upgrade
will not be offered for installation.
Pay attention to an offer for installation, e.g.,
after longer trips.
Preparing the vehicle
▷ Park the vehicle safely away from the public
road.
▷ Cellular network reception must be ensured
so that a fault message can be sent, for
instance if the installation is terminated.
▷ Close the convertible top.
▷ Close the windows.
▷ Close the trunk.
▷ Remove energy consuming devices such as
a mobile phone.
▷ The vehicle key must be located in the vehi-
cle for the consent for installation.
▷ Switch off the exterior lighting.
▷ Remove the devices connected to the diag-
nostic socket.
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Starting installation
The upgrade can be installed when all prereq-
uisites have been met.
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 and, if necessary,
Comfort Access.
▷ Parking lights.
▷ Horn.
▷ Alarm system.
▷ Emergency call.
▷ Power windows.
▷ Operation of the trunk lid.
▷ Checking the fuel filler flap lock.
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
from the outside using the integrated key.
After successful upgrade
The vehicle can be used again immediately.
Booked services such as Advanced Real Time
Traffic Information or Remote Services are au-
tomatically reactivated during the next trip.
After an extended stationary period, charge
the vehicle battery with an extended drive.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, follow the in-
structions on the control display or in the BMW
app.
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