2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 36

Opening and closing Closing liftgate Make sure that the closing path of the liftgate is clear, otherwise injuries may result.< Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood, or the liftgate is opened > To movements in the vehicle: interior motion sensor, refer to page 35 > To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle > To interruptions in battery voltage Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by the alarm system: > with an acoustic alarm > by switching on the hazard warning flashers > by flashing the high beams 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. Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.< The liftgate also closes automatically without pressing the button if it is loaded with an additional weight of approx. 11 lbs./5 kg, e.g. snow or ice.< Arming and disarming alarm system When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time. With the system armed, the liftgate can also be opened using the button of the remote control, refer to page 28. When the liftgate is closed, it is once again locked and monitored. Manually opening or closing In case of an electrical malfunction: 1. Push out cover 1 on the liftgate with a screwdriver. Switching off alarm > Unlock the vehicle using the remote control, refer to page 27. > Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. 2. Push the catch 2 in the direction of the arrow. 3. Open or close the liftgate slowly and without making sudden movements. 34 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG