Liftgate; Tailgate - BMW X5 2001 Manual

Liftgate

To open from the outside
Press the button (arrow): the liftgate
opens slightly.
Manual operation
(in the event of an electrical malfunction)
Refer to page 188.
Opening from inside the vehicle
Press this button to open the liftgate
when the vehicle is stationary.
If pointed or sharp-edged objects
could strike the rear window while
driving, be sure to provide protection
around all edges. If you do not do this,
the heating conductors of the rear
window could be damaged.<
For information on the cargo area cover
and on other details in the cargo area,
refer to "Cargo area", beginning on
page 124.

Tailgate

Press the button:
You can fold the tailgate down.
When opened, the tailgate can
accept loads of up to 440 lbs
(200 kg). When the vehicle is parked,
you may utilize the tailgate as a seat or
as a loading platform for luggage or
recreation gear, for example.<
Manual operation
(in the event of an electrical malfunction)
Refer to page 189.
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