BMW 535i xDrive Sports Wagon 2009 - Manual (Page 41)

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Opening tailgate
The tailgate opens automatically when you:
> Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
> Press button 1 or button 2 * .
> Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
In some country-specific versions, the
tailgate can only be opened using the
remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
Make sure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
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Automatic roll-up cover
When the tailgate or rear window are opened,
the roll-up cover is raised, and when the tailgate
and rear window are closed, it is lowered.
Make sure that the closing area of the roll-
up cover is clear of obstructions, other-
wise the payload or the roll-up cover may be
damaged.
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Details on the roll-up cover are provided on
page
128 .
Closing tailgate
Make sure that the closing path of the tail-
gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result. <
The tailgate closes automatically when the but-
ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To interrupt the opening or closing process:
> Press the button on the inside of the tail-
gate.
> Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate.
Closing is not canceled when you put the
vehicle into motion.
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Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid/tailgate or rear window are
opened
> To movements in the vehicle: interior
motion sensor, refer to page
40
> 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
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