BMW X5 - Manual (Page 42)

Tailgate closes automatically and the vehi‐
cle is locked.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
Pressing again stops the motion.
▷ Press and hold the button on the
remote control in the area close to
the vehicle.
An acoustic signal sounds, releasing the
button stops the motion.
▷ Pull and hold the button in the
driver door. The remote control
must be located in the interior for this func‐
tion.
An acoustic signal sounds and the tailgate
closes.
The closing operation is interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure
that no one becomes trapped.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the tailgate is closed.◀
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, man‐
ually unlock and the tailgate and move it slowly
and smoothly.
Do not operate the tailgate manually if it
is blocked
If the tailgate is blocked, do not operate it man‐
ually as the tailgate may otherwise become
damaged and injury may result.
Contact your service center.◀
1. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
2. In the lower tailgate, loosen and remove
the cover using the onboard tool kit or a
suitable object.
3. Pull the plastic hose in the direction of the
interior.
The tailgate is unlocked.
4. Open the top tailgate, and press the plastic
hose back in.
5. Insert and close the cover.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
closed.
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