Locking The Vehicle - BMW 740i Owner's Manual

Opening from the inside
Push the button in the driver's footwell.
If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if
it is not locked.
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 cargo
area.
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 43.
Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
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Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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 remote
control may be locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Automatic Soft Closing
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down
lightly.
It is closed automatically.

Locking the vehicle*

Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
The vehicle is locked completely.
Automatic trunk lid operation*
Opening
The trunk lid opens fully.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk
lid.