BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID, Owner'S Manual

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Closing
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it
there without grasping the door handle.
In addition to locking, the windows and glass
sunroof with sun protection will be closed.
Opening the tailgate
General information
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
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
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.
Opening
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
Opening and closing the tailgate
with no-touch activation
Concept
The tailgate can be opened and closed with no-
touch activation using the vehicle key you are
carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-directed
foot motion in the central rear area and the tail‐
gate is opened and closed.
General information
Touchless opening and closing of the tailgate is
not possible when equipped with trailer hitch.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the tail‐
gate may open or close inadvertently if you unin‐
tentionally move your foot or if a foot movement
is detected.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐
cle.
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