BMW X5 2017, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of property damage.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
NOTE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is a risk of property damage.
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐
jects do not hit the rear window.◀
Opening and closing
Opening
General information
When towing a trailer, the tailgate cannot be
opened with the remote control or with the
button in the driver's door.
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
When adjusting the opening height, ensure
that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm
above the tailgate.
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired open‐
ing height is selected.
4. Press the controller.
From the outside
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
▷ Press button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens
automatically to the adjusted opening height.
From the inside
Press button in the driver's door.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever po‐
sition P must be engaged first.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens
automatically to the adjusted opening height.
Canceling the opening operation
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of
the tailgate.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
▷ By pressing the button on the remote con‐
trol.
▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the
driver's door.
Closing
From the outside
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
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