2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 34

Opening and closing Opening liftgate The liftgate opens automatically when you: > Press the button on the outside of the liftgate when the vehicle is unlocked. Closing liftgate Make sure that the closing path of the liftgate is clear, otherwise injuries may result.< Function requirement: The tailgate is closed. > Press the button in the center console. The liftgate closes automatically when you press the button on the inside of the liftgate. To stop the closing process: > Press the button on the inside of the liftgate. > Press the button on the outside of the liftgate. > Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second. To stop the opening process: > Press the button on the outside of the liftgate. > Press and hold the control. button on the remote Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.< Manually opening or closing In case of an electrical defect of the automatic liftgate operation function: 1. Manually release the liftgate, refer to page 31. 2. Open or close the liftgate slowly and without making sudden movements. > Press the button on the inside of the liftgate. > Press the button in the center console again. The opening process is interrupted if you set the vehicle in motion.< 32 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG