BMW X5 2004, Owner'S Manual

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Liftgate
Opening from outside
Press the button, refer to arrow:
The liftgate opens slightly.
The cargo area is illuminated whenever
the liftgate is opened, refer also to
page
99 .
With the liftgate open the dimen-
sion from the ground to the upper
edge is more than 6.6 ft/2 m. Please
remember this, e.g. when the liftgate is
opened in a garage.
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Opening from inside
Press this button to open the liftgate
when the vehicle is stationary.
If pointed or sharp-edged objects
could strike the rear window while
driving, be sure to provide protection
around all edges. If you do not do this,
the heating conductors of the rear win-
dow could be damaged.
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For information on the cargo area cover
and on other details in the cargo area,
refer to Cargo area, beginning on
page
118 .
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Manual release
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can release the liftgate manually:
1. Remove the plastic plug from inside
the cargo area and pull toward the
interior, refer to arrow. The liftgate
will be released
2. Reinstall the plug.
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