BMW 520D BROCHURE 2009, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Luggage compartment lid/tailgate
Closing – touring
You can pull the tailgate down with
both hands if required (arrows) at the
recessed handles provided.
To close the tailgate, press it down only
lightly. The actual closing action is
automatic.
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To avoid injuries, as with any
closing process, ensure that the
closing area of the luggage compart-
ment lid/tailgate is unobstructed.
If possible, drive only with the tailgate
and rear window fully closed, to prevent
exhaust gases from the entering the
passenger compartment. If you are
obliged to drive the car with the tailgate
or rear window open:
>
Close all other windows and the
sunroof
>
Increase the air flow from the ventila-
tion outlets or air conditioning
considerably; see page 112 or 116
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Automatic tailgate operation* –
touring
The tailgate opens completely if you
press
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The button in the footwell (see
page 40)
>
The button in the handle (see
page 39) or
>
Button 3 on the remote control (see
page 34).
The tailgate lid swings rearwards
and upwards when opened. The
upper edge of the tailgate is more than
two metres from the ground when fully
open. Make sure that there is sufficient
clearance.
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The tailgate closes automatically if you
press
>
The button on the inside of the tail-
gate (see next column)
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Button 3 of the remote control (see
page 34) and hold it in.
Pressing one of these buttons inter-
rupts the opening or closing movement
immediately.
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