BMW 745I - Manual (Page 42)

Opening and closing
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> Close all windows. Shut the sliding/tilt
sunroof
> Adjust the automatic climate control's
blower to supply a high rate of airflow,
refer to page
107 . <
Automatic luggage compartment lid
operation*
Opening
The luggage compartment lid opens all the
way, when you
> press the button next to the steering
column
> press the button on the outside of the
luggage compartment lid, refer to
page
38
> press button 3 on the remote
control unit, refer to page 36 .
During opening the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.
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Closing
The luggage compartment lid closes auto-
matically when you
> press the button or
> press the button on the outside of the
luggage compartment lid, refer to
page
38 .
The luggage compartment lid imme-
diately stops opening or closing if you
hold it in place by hand. <
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage compart-
ment lid is clear when it is closed, as with
all closing procedures.
Operate the vehicle only when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate
the interior of the vehicle. If special circum-
stances should make it absolutely neces-
sary to operate the vehicle with the luggage
compartment lid open:
> Close all windows. Shut the sliding/tilt
sunroof
> Adjust the automatic climate control's
blower to supply a high rate of airflow,
refer to page
107 . <
Manual operation
in the event of an electrical malfunction
Use the key to unlock the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page
38 , and then
slowly open or close it, taking care to avoid
abrupt motion in the process.
Emergency release
This lever releases the luggage compart-
ment lid from inside the luggage compart-
ment.
Luggage compartment
Net*
You can use the net to store smaller
objects on the bulkhead separating the lug-
gage compartment from the rear seats.
Do not stow objects behind the side
trim panels on the left and right in the
luggage compartment, as otherwise the
electrical parts could overheat and be
damaged.
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