BMW X3 Owner's Manual page 88

CONTROLS
With the vehicle stationary, push the button in
the storage compartment of the driver's door
downwards twice in quick succession.
The tailgate will be opened to the configured
opening height.
Interruption of the opening procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.
▷ By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing again continues the opening mo‐
tion.
▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the driv‐
er's door. Pressing again continues the open‐
ing motion.
Closing
From the outside
▷ Press the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
With Comfort Access:
▷ Press the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
The vehicle will be locked after closing the
tailgate. The driver's door must be closed for
this purpose and the vehicle key must be out‐
side of the vehicle in the area of the tailgate.
From the inside
Pull and hold the button in the driver
door.
The vehicle key must be located in the car's inte‐
rior for this function.
88
Opening and closing
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1F693 - X/20
An acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate is
closed.
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky movement.
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate.
▷ By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling again and holding continues the clos‐
ing motion.
Malfunction
Safety information
Warning
With manual operation of a blocked tailgate, it
can release itself unexpectedly from the block‐
age. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Do not operate the tailgate man‐
ually if it is blocked. Have it checked by a deal‐
er's service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Manual operation
Operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a
slow and smooth motion.
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. Closing occurs automatically.
Adjusting
General information
Depending on the package and country version,
various settings are available for the vehicle key
functions.