BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 69

▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door han‐
dles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the
vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or
using the integrated key, refer to page 64.
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the remote control in the cargo
area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle key and
how the vehicle doors will respond to this. To
perform settings, refer to page 74.
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.
Opening and closing
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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.
Without automatic tailgate
operation
Opening from the outside
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
have the vehicle key with you.
Press button next on tailgate.
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked. Unlocking with the vehicle key,
refer to page 62.
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung
upward.
CONTROLS
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