BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON Owner's Manual page 45

ately pull it back. With this movement, the
leg must pass through the ranges of both
sensors.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
The tailgate opens, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐
tem flashes.
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the
tailgate can be closed inadvertently by an un‐
conscious or alleged recognized foot move‐
ment.
The sensor range reaches approx. 5 ft/1.50 m
behind the area at the rear of the car.
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.◀
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.◀
Closing
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
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Opening and closing
The hazard warning system flashes on and an
acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate
closes.
The closing of the tailgate has no effect on the
locking of the vehicle.
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not
place the remote control in the cargo area.
Another foot movement can interrupt the clos‐
ing operation.
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the
tailgate can be closed inadvertently by an un‐
conscious or alleged recognized foot move‐
ment.
The sensor range reaches approx. 5 ft/1.50 m
behind the area at the rear of the car.
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.◀
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.◀
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:
▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 35.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.
▷ Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.
Controls
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