BMW E87 2009 Owner's Handbook Manual page 31

1. Unlock the rear-seat backrest and fold it
fully forward by pressing the button in the
recess, see arrow, and pulling the backrest
forward.
Comply with the instructions for folding
down the rear-seat backrests on page 92.
2. Unclip the cover on the tailgate, see arrow.
3. Pull on the attached cable.
This unlatches the tailgate.
Fastening
The recessed handles in the tailgate lining
make it easier to pull the tailgate down.
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing
area of the tailgate is
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Alarm system*
The principle
The alarm system reacts if:
> A door, the engine compartment lid or the
tailgate is opened
> There is any movement inside the car: inte-
rior movement detector, see page
> The car's inclination changes, for instance
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away:
tilt alarm sensor, see page
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
Depending on the national-market version of
the car, the alarm system briefly indicates unau-
thorised entry or tampering by means of:
> An acoustic alarm
*
> Switching on the hazard warning lights
Arming and disarming
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, either
with the remote control or at the door lock, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same
time.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can
open the tailgate by means of the
the remote control, see page 26. When you
subsequently close the tailgate it is again
locked and monitored.
On certain national-market versions, the
tailgate cannot be opened with the
remote control unless the car has been
unlocked.
On certain national-market versions, unlocking
via the door lock triggers off the
Panic mode*
You can activate the alarm system in the event
of danger.
Press the button for at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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