BMW X5 Owner's Manual page 106

CONTROLS
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button on the lower tailgate.
Pressing again closes the tailgate.
Closing
Functional requirements
There is no cargo on the lower tailgate.
From the outside
Without Comfort Access:
Closing the lower tailgate manually.
With Comfort Access:
Press the button on the lower tailgate.
With Comfort Access: from the inside
The lower tailgate will be closed automatically
with the upper tailgate.
With Comfort Access: terminating the
closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky movement.
▷ By pressing the button in the lower tailgate.
System limits
Without Comfort Access: The upper tailgate is
designed for electric operation via the provided
operating points.
With Comfort Access: The upper tailgate and the
lower tailgate are designed for electric operation
via the provided operating points.
A manual operation of the tailgate can produce
system states in which an electric operation is no
longer possible.
For instance, this type of system state applies
when there is a danger of collision between the
upper and lower tailgate. In this case, an acoustic
signal will sound and the upper tailgate must be
completely opened manually.
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Opening and closing
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Operate the tailgate manually in exceptional
cases only such as in the event of a malfunction.
Malfunction
Safety information
Warning
With manual operation of a blocked tailgate, it
can release itself unexpectedly from the block‐
age. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Do not operate the tailgate man‐
ually if it is blocked. Have it checked by a deal‐
er's service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Without Comfort Access: Operate the unlocked
upper tailgate manually and slowly without jerk‐
ing.
With Comfort Access: Operate the unlocked up‐
per or lower tailgate manually and slowly without
jerking. When closing, make sure the lower tail‐
gate is closed first.
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. Closing occurs automatically.
Soft-close automatic
function
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed while operating the
doors. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the doors is clear dur‐
ing opening and closing.
Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
Closing occurs automatically.