Opening and closing – BMW 325xi Sports Wagon 2006 User Manual

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Opening and closing

period within three seconds: the cargo area
cover is raised.

Before closing the tailgate, press the cover
downward until it engages.

Opening manually

In the event of an electrical malfunction:

From the cargo area, swing the cover on the
tailgate upward.

Pull the ring upward. The tailgate is
unlocked.

Open the tailgate and close the cover again.

The tailgate is locked as soon as it is pressed
shut.

Closing

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the
tailgate make it easier to pull down.

Make sure that the closing path of the tail-
gate is clear, otherwise injuries may

result.

Opening and closing the rear window

Small items can be loaded and unloaded
quickly when the rear window is opened sepa-
rately.

The cargo area cover is raised when the
rear window is opened. Before closing the

rear window, press the cover downward until it
engages.

Press the button: the rear window opens
slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
Press the window shut to close it.

Make sure that the corners of any pointed
or sharp-edged cargo are padded if they

could bump against the rear window while the
vehicle is in motion, otherwise the heating ele-
ments of the rear window could be damaged.