BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 86

CONTROLS
NOTE
The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards
when opened. There is a danger of damage to
property. When opening and closing, make
sure that the area of movement of the boot lid
is kept clear.
Correct foot movement
1. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle, ap‐
proximately an arm's length away from the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Move a foot in the direction of travel as far
under the vehicle as possible and immedi‐
ately pull it back again. When performing this
movement, the leg must pass through the
range of both sensors.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described previ‐
ously.
The hazard warning lights flash before the boot
lid opens.
Moving your foot again will stop the opening op‐
eration, and moving it one more time after that
will close the boot lid again.
Closing
Contactless closing of the boot lid is only possi‐
ble with automatic operation of the boot lid.
Perform the foot movement described previ‐
ously.
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The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic
signal sounds prior to closing.
Moving your foot again will stop the closing oper‐
ation, and moving it one more time after that will
open the boot lid again.
Malfunction
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the re‐
mote control in some conditions, including the
following:
▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replacing the battery, see page 77.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by transmission
masts or other equipment transmitting pow‐
erful signals.
▷ Shielding of the remote control by metallic
objects.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metallic objects.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐
phones or other electronic devices in the im‐
mediate vicinity of the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control together
with electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door han‐
dles.
If a fault occurs, unlock and lock the vehicle with
the buttons on the remote control or with the
integrated key, see page 82.
Boot lid
General
To prevent the remote control from being locked
in, do not place the remote control in the boot.
Depending on the equipment installed and the
country specifications, it is possible to select
whether the doors are also unlocked. To adjust
the settings, see page 92.