Manual Operation - BMW X5 M Owner's Manual

Controls
▷ Press button on tailgate's exterior
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
▷ Pull and hold the button in the
driver door. Releasing the button
stops window/roof movement.
The remote control must be located in the
interior for this function.
An acoustic signal sounds and the tailgate
closes.
The closing operation is interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks.

Manual operation

Do not operate the tailgate manually if it
is blocked
If the tailgate is blocked, do not operate it man‐
ually as the tailgate may otherwise become
damaged and injury may result.
Contact your service center.◀
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper‐
ate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow
and smooth motion.
BMW X5 M: Manually unlocking the tailgate,
refer to page 42.
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Opening and closing
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BMW X5 M: manual unlocking
When there is an electrical malfunction.
1. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
2. In the lower tailgate, loosen and remove
the cover using the onboard tool kit or a
suitable object.
3. Pull the loop in the direction of the interior.
The tailgate is unlocked.
4. The top tailgate opens, press the loop back
in.
5. Insert and close the cover.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
closed.
BMW X5 M: lower tailgate
Opening
Pull the lever and swing down the tailgate.
The open tailgate can be loaded with up to
550 lbs/250 kg.
Closing
Swing up the tailgate, and press it closed.