BMW X6 xDrive50i 2009 - Manual (Page 38)

Opening and closing
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Opening from inside
Press the button: the liftgate opens somewhat
unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
Press the button on the liftgate or the button
on the remote control for approx. 1 second:
The liftgate opens somewhat. It can be swung
upward.
Opening height*
You can open the liftgate to two heights. Unlock
the liftgate and swing it upward.
Completely opening liftgate
If the liftgate is in the lower position, pull it down
approx. 12 in/30 cm and then release it.
Do not push the liftgate up from the lower
position; otherwise, it can spring back and
cause personal injury. <
Adjusting opening height
You can set the liftgate to open immediately
into the upper position or to initially only open to
the lower position.
1. To open the liftgate completely, see above.
2. For the lower position, position 1:
Turn sleeves of both liftgate supports in the
direction of the arrow until the line markings
align in position 1.
For the upper position, position 2:
Turn sleeves of both liftgate supports in the
direction of the arrow until the line markings
align in position 2.
With automatic liftgate operation * you
can set the opening height using iDrive,
refer to page 37 . <
Opening manually
In case of an electrical malfunction:
1. From inside the cargo bay, use a screw-
driver to push out cover
1 on the liftgate.
2. Push catch 2 in the direction of the arrow.
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