Locking The Vehicle - BMW 535i Owner's Manual

▷ Press the button on the tailgate, arrow 1.
▷ Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
▷ Push the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is sta‐
tionary, provided that the tailgate has not
been locked.
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 the large tailgate
Note the opening height of the large tail‐
gate
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that there is sufficient clearance when
the large tailgate opens; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Press the button on the tailgate, arrow 2, and
open the tailgate.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
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wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Closing
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Automatic Soft Closing
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only.
It is closed automatically.

Locking the vehicle*

Press the button on the open tailgate.
The vehicle is locked completely.
Automatic trunk lid operation*
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the large tailgate should
open.
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