Transmitting the settings

Your personal settings can be taken with you to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile function. For more information, contact your service center.

Transmission takes place via:

  • The USB interface*, in the glove compartment onto a USB device.
    See also:

    BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel:

    required fuel
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    Opening
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