BMW 2011 535i xDrive, Owner'S Manual

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Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Closing
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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 remote
control is locked inside the vehicle when the tail‐
gate is closed.◀
Automatic Soft Closing
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only.
It is closed automatically.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the open tailgate.
The vehicle is locked completely.
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the large tailgate should
open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/
10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the ceiling
may not be high enough for the open tailgate if
the load situation changes.◀
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening
height is selected.
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