BMW X5 xDrive35d 2009 - Manual (Page 37)

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> Press the button in the center console.
> Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
To stop the opening process:
> Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
> Press and hold the button on the remote
control.
> Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button on the center console
again.
The opening process is interrupted if you
set the vehicle in motion.
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Closing liftgate
Make sure that the closing path of the lift-
gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result. <
Function requirement:
The tailgate is closed.
The liftgate closes automatically when you
press the button on the inside of the liftgate.
To stop the closing process:
> Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
Closing is not canceled when you put the
vehicle into motion.
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Manually opening or closing
In case of an electrical defect of the automatic
liftgate operation function:
1. Manually release the liftgate, refer to
page
33 .
2. Open or close the liftgate slowly and with-
out making sudden movements.
BMW X5: tailgate
Opening
Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward.
The open tailgate can support loads of up
to 550 lbs./250 kg.
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Closing
Fold the tailgate up and press closed.
BMW X6: liftgate
During opening, the liftgate pivots back
and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening. <
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