BMW 7 2015 Series Owner's Manual page 45

Manual release
All of the vehicle's keys fit the trunk lid lock, lo‐
cated in the license plate recess.
Turn the key all the way to the left. The trunk
lid unlocks.
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the key or remote control in the
trunk.
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
If the trunk lid is opened via the lock with the
alarm system armed, the alarm is triggered.
Therefore, unlock the vehicle first.
If the alarm has been triggered accidentally:
switch off the alarm, refer to page 47.
Locking and closing
Hints
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.◀
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Opening and closing
Locking
Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid
to lock the vehicle prior to closing.
The driver's door must be closed for this pur‐
pose.
Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
Automatic Soft Closing
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down
lightly.
It is closed automatically.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Automatic tailgate operation
Opening
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Controls
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