BMW X5 2013, 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
The floor panel in the cargo area must be
folded down; otherwise, the tailgate cannot be
closed.
Without Comfort Access:
▷ Press the button on the inside of the tail‐
gate.
The tailgate closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
With Comfort Access:
▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the tailgate.
The tailgate closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
▷ Press the button, arrow 2.
Tailgate closes automatically and the vehi‐
cle is locked.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
Pressing again stops the motion.
The closing operation is interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
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 re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the tailgate is closed.◀
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper‐
ate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow
and smooth motion.
Do not operate the tailgate manually if it
is blocked
If the tailgate is blocked, do not operate it man‐
ually as the tailgate may otherwise become
damaged and injury may result.
Contact your service center.◀
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