BMW 2010 X5 Owner's Manual page 35

BMW X5: tailgate
Opening
Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward.
The open tailgate can support loads of up
to 550 lbs./250 kg.<
Closing
Fold the tailgate up and press closed.
BMW X6: liftgate
During opening, the liftgate pivots back
and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.<
Adjusting opening height
You can adjust how far the liftgate is to open.
When adjusting the opening height, make
sure that at least approx. 4 in/10 cm of
clearance is available above the liftgate. Other-
wise, the ceiling height could be insufficient for
the opened liftgate if, for example, the loading
state changes.<
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
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3. Turn the controller until the desired open-
ing height is selected.
Opening liftgate
The liftgate opens automatically when you:
> Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
> Press the button in the center console.
> Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
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 in the center console
again.
The opening process is interrupted if you
set the vehicle in
button on the remote
motion.<
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