Locking The Vehicle; Opening From The Inside - BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual

Controls
Opening from the outside
▷ Press the button on the trunk lid.
▷ Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
▷ With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens
with no-touch activation, refer to page 41.

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.
Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
Keep the closing path clear
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
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Opening and closing
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control is locked inside the vehicle when the
trunk lid is closed.◀

Locking the vehicle

Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
When the driver's door is closed, the vehicle is
completely locked.
Automatic tailgate operation
Opening
The trunk lid opens fully.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk
lid.
▷ Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
▷ Push the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening procedure is likewise interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.