BMW X1 2018 Owner's Manual page 79

Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
tailgate can be unlocked with the remote control
and how the vehicle doors will respond to this.
Adjusting the settings, refer to page 84.
Safety information
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.
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it opens.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
NOTE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the rear
window and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the rear window.
Opening and closing
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Without automatic tailgate
operation
Opening from the outside
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
have the remote control with you.
Press button next on tailgate.
▷ Press button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked. Unlocking with the remote con‐
trol, refer to page 72.
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung
upward.
Opening from the inside
With Steptronic transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the but‐
ton in the storage compartment of the driver's
door upwards.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P
must be engaged first.
With manual transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the but‐
ton in the storage compartment of the driver's
door upwards twice in quick succession.
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung
upward.
CONTROLS
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