BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID, Owner'S Manual

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Warning
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
Foreign objects, such as sand or icing, between
the bumper and tailgate may cause damage
when operating the lower tailgate. There is a
risk of damage to property. If necessary, re‐
move foreign objects from the bumper and the
lower tailgate before operating the lower tail‐
gate.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
NOTICE
Manual operation of the tailgate in the wrong
sequence can damage the tailgate. There is a
risk of damage to property. Close the lower tail‐
gate first before closing the upper tailgate man‐
ually.
Upper tailgate
Opening
General information
It may not be possible to open the tailgate when
the vehicle is in valet parking mode.
When the trailer socket is in use, the tailgate can‐
not be opened with the vehicle key or with the
button in the car's interior.
The upper tailgate will be opened to the config‐
ured opening height.
Additional information:
Valet parking mode, refer to page
103 .
From the outside
▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the button
on the outside of the tailgate.
▷ With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the outside
of the tailgate.
▷ Press and hold the button on the ve‐
hicle key for approx. 1 second.
With Comfort Access: If necessary, the lower
tailgate will also be opened.
From the inside
Press the button in the driver's door.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P
must be engaged first.
With Comfort Access: If necessary, the lower tail‐
gate will also be opened.
Interruption of the opening procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the used button used again.
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CONTROLS
Opening and closing
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