BMW X5 2004, Owner'S Manual

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Overview
Controls
Maintenance
Repairs
Data
Index
Liftgate Tailgate
Closing
You can pull the liftgate down by plac-
ing both hands in the handle recesses,
refer to arrows.
To close the liftgate, merely press it
down gently. The closing process will
then be carried out automatically.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the liftgate is clear
when it is closed, as with all closing
procedures.
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Operate the vehicle only when
both gates are completely closed.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene-
trate the interior of the vehicle. Should it
be absolutely necessary to operate the
vehicle with an open gate:
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Close all windows and the glass roof
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Increase the air supply for the air
conditioner or automatic climate
control to a high level, refer to
page
101 or 105 .
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Opening
Press the button:
You can fold the tailgate down.
When opened, the tailgate can
accept loads of up to 440 lbs/
200 kg. When the vehicle is stationary
you may, for example, utilize the tail-
gate as a seat or as a loading platform
for luggage or recreation gear.
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