Rear Window - BMW SERIE 3 SPORT WAGON 2002 Owner's Manual

Rear window

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To close
The handle recesses in the interior trim
panel of the tailgate (arrows) make it
easier to pull the lid down.
Both before starting off and after
completing every journey, check
the rear window or the tailgate to
ensure that it has not been opened
inadvertently.<
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the tailgate is clear
when it is closed, as with all closing
procedures.<
Always drive with both the tailgate
and the rear window securely
closed, as exhaust gases might other-
wise be drawn into the interior of the
vehicle. Should it be absolutely neces-
sary to operate the vehicle with the tail-
gate or rear window open:
> Close all windows. Shut the sliding/
tilt sunroof
> Sharply increase the air supply for the
air conditioning or automatic climate
control, refer to page 85 or 88.<
To open from outside
Small items can be loaded or unloaded
quickly if the rear window is opened
separately.
Press the button (arrow): the rear
window opens slightly. It can now be
tilted up.
Opening with the remote control, refer
to page 30.
Push the window down to close it.
If pointed or sharp-edged objects
could strike the rear window while
driving, be sure to provide protection
around all edges. If you do not do this,
the heating conductors of the rear
window could be
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damaged.<