BMW X3 M Owner's Manual page 100

CONTROLS
Opening and closing the tailgate
with no-touch activation
Principle
The tailgate can be opened and closed with no-
touch activation using the vehicle key you are
carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-directed
foot motion in the central rear area and the tail‐
gate is opened and closed.
General information
Selector lever position P must be engaged for
touchless opening of the tailgate.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the tail‐
gate may open or close inadvertently if you unin‐
tentionally move your foot or if a foot movement
is detected.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐
cle.
If the tailgate is opened with no-touch activation,
locked doors are not unlocked.
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate
must be activated in the settings.
Safety information
Warning
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may
be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas sys‐
tem. There is a risk of injury. When moving your
foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do
not touch the vehicle.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
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Warning
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Cover the edges and
ensure that pointed objects do not hit the win‐
dows.
Settings
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate
can be switched on or off.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Tailgate"
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐
prox. one arm's length away from the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driving
direction and immediately pull it back. With
this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.