BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON Owner's Manual page 41

Tailgate
Information
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not
place the remote control in the cargo area.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate/rear window. There is risk of in‐
juries. Make sure that the area of movement of
the tailgate/rear window is clear during open‐
ing and closing.◀
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
CAUTION
The rear window/tailgate pivots back and
up when it opens. There is risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of movement
of the tailgate/rear window is clear during
opening and closing.◀
When adjusting the opening height, ensure
that there is a clearance of at least 4 in‐
ches/10 cm above the tailgate.
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the Controller until the desired open‐
ing height is selected.
4. Press the Controller.
Opening
CAUTION
The rear window/tailgate pivots back and
up when it opens. There is risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of movement
of the tailgate/rear window is clear during
opening and closing.◀
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Opening and closing
▷ Press button on tailgate's exterior.
▷ Press button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
As the case may be, the doors are also un‐
locked. Opening with the remote control,
refer to page 38.
▷ Push the button in the driver's
floor area.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens
automatically to the adjusted opening height.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
▷ By pressing a button again.
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
CAUTION
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is risk of property damage.
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐
jects do not hit the rear window.◀
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not
place the remote control in the cargo area.
Without Comfort Access:
Controls
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