BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual page 39

ATTENTION
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window and the heating conductor during the
journey. Danger of damage to property. Cover
the edges and make sure that sharp objects
cannot strike the rear window.◀
Closing
The recessed handles in the tailgate lining
make it easier to pull the tailgate down.
Automatic operation of the tailgate
Adjusting the opening height
The extent to which the tailgate opens can be
set.
ATTENTION
The tailgate swings rearwards and up‐
wards when opened. Danger of damage to
property. When opening and closing, make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is free.◀
When setting the opening height, make sure
that there is a space of at least 10 cm, 4 in
above the tailgate.
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the Controller until the desired open‐
ing height is reached.
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Opening and closing
Opening
ATTENTION
The tailgate swings rearwards and up‐
wards when opened. Danger of damage to
property. When opening and closing, make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is free.◀
▷ Press the button on the outside of the tail‐
gate.
▷ Press the button on the remote
control for approximately one sec‐
ond.
Doors are also unlocked if appropriate.
Opening with remote control, see page 36.
▷ Pull button in driver's door com‐
partment upwards.
When the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate
opens automatically up to the set opening
height.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
▷ When a button is pressed again.
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ If the vehicle begins to move.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
WARNING
Operating the tailgate can lead to parts of
the body becoming trapped. Danger of injury.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is free.◀
Controls
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