Locking The Vehicle - BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN Owner's Manual

Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid 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 trunk lid is closed.◀

Locking the vehicle

Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
When the driver's door is closed, the vehicle is
completely locked.
Automatic tailgate operation
Opening
The trunk lid opens fully.
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Opening and closing
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the
trunk lid.
▷ Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
▷ Push the button in the driver's
footwell.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening procedure is likewise interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
Closing
Without Comfort Access:
▷ Press the button on the inside of the trunk
lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
With Comfort Access:
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