BMW X2 2021 Owner's Manual page 69

Before the opening, the hazard warning system
flashes.
If touchless closing is switched on:
Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc‐
ess
The subsequent foot movement will close the
tailgate again.
Closing
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before closing, the hazard warning system
flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.
Moving a foot again will stop the closing process.
The subsequent foot movement will open the
tailgate again.
System limits
The detection of the foot movement may be lim‐
ited due to the following external conditions:
▷ Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
▷ Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
Movement in the range of the sensors may
cause unintended opening or closing of the
cargo area, for instance due to water running
own when cleaning the vehicle or with heavy
rainfall. To prevent such unintended opening or
closing of the cargo area in such cases, keep the
vehicle key at a sufficient distance from the rear
of the vehicle.
Malfunction
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Replace the battery, refer to page 63.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Opening and closing
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Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity
to other electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door han‐
dles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the
vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or
using the integrated key, refer to page 64.
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key 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 vehicle key and
how the vehicle doors will respond to this. To
perform settings, refer to page 74.
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.
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.
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