BMW 2008 M5 Owner's Manual page 36

Automatic liftgate operation*
Adjusting opening height
You can adjust how far the liftgate is to open.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Door locks" is selected and
press the controller.
6. Select "Tailgate" and press the controller.
7. Turn the controller. The adjustment is
applied; the field can be changed.
Opening liftgate
The liftgate opens automatically when you:
> Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
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> Press the button in the center console.
>
Press and hold the
control.
To stop the opening process:
> Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
> Press and hold the
control.
> Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button on the center console
again.
The opening process is interrupted if you
set the vehicle in
Closing liftgate
Make sure that the closing path of the lift-
gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.<
Function requirement:
The tailgate is closed.
The liftgate closes automatically when you
press the button on the inside of the liftgate.
To stop the closing process:
> Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
button on the remote
button on the remote
motion.<