BMW 5 Series GranTurismo Owner's Manual page 40

Controls
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Opening the large tailgate further
Press and hold the button on the inside of the
large tailgate, arrow 2, to open the large tailgate
to the maximum opening height.
Releasing the button stops the motion.
Closing the large tailgate
▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the large tailgate.
The tailgate closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
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Opening and closing
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▷ With Comfort Access:
Press the button on the open tailgate.
Tailgate closes automatically and the vehi‐
cle is locked.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate, arrow 1.
Pressing again stops the motion.
The closing operation is interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote
control is locked inside the vehicle when the tail‐
gate is closed.◀