Bmw Remote Software Upgrade - BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual

BMW Remote Software Upgrade

Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐
tional equipment selected or the country specifi‐
cation. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
BMW Remote Software
Upgrade
Principle
The Remote Software Upgrade can be used to
update the vehicle software. The Remote Soft‐
ware Upgrade provides new functions, functional
enhancements or quality improvements.
General
BMW recommends carrying out the Remote
Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes avail‐
able.
The upgrade installation will not begin until it has
been confirmed at the vehicle.
▷ Installation can take up to 20 minutes.
▷ Installation cannot be interrupted.
▷ The vehicle cannot be used during installa‐
tion.
▷ You may leave the vehicle during installation.

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Validity of Owner's Handbook
Vehicle production
At the time of production in the factory, the prin‐
ted Owner's Handbook provides up-to-date in‐
formation.
After a software update in the
vehicle
After a vehicle software update – for example, a
Remote Software Upgrade – the integrated
Owner's Handbook for the vehicle will contain
updated information.
Operating requirements
An active ConnectedDrive contract is required in
order to use the Remote Software Upgrade.
Version information
General
The version information describes the updates
contained in the Remote Software Upgrade. The
version information can be shown on the Control
Display during the download and following suc‐
cessful completion of the installation. The infor‐
mation is available at all times in the Connected‐
Drive customer portal.
Displaying the version information
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Remote Software Upgrade"
5. "Installed version:"
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