Opening From The Inside - BMW X5 Owner's Manual

Controls
BMW X5: upper tailgate
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀

Opening from the inside

Press the button. The tailgate opens some‐
what unless it has been locked.
Opening from the outside
Press the button, see arrow, or the
of the remote control for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens slightly. It can be swung
upward.
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Opening and closing
button
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Opening manually
In case of an electrical malfunction:
1. From the cargo area, press out the handle
in the tailgate, refer to arrow, with a screw‐
driver and pull. The tailgate is unlocked.
2. Open the tailgate from the outside and
press in the handle.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
closed.
Closing
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tail‐
gate can be used to conveniently pull down the
tailgate.
Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result.◀
Automatic soft closing
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. It is closed automatically.