BMW 2013 X5 - Manual (Page 38)

▷ If the vehicle jerks while driving away.
The closing procedure is not interrupted when
the vehicle starts moving.
Manually opening or closing
In case of an electrical defect of the automatic
tailgate operation function:
1. Manually release the tailgate, refer to
page
36 .
2. Open or close the tailgate slowly and with‐
out making sudden movements.
Do not use force to open or close
If the tailgate offers increased resistance,
do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; oth‐
erwise, injury or damage may result.◀
BMW X5: lower tailgate
Opening
Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward.
The opened tailgate can be loaded with up to
550 lbs/250 kg.
Closing
Fold the tailgate up and press closed.
BMW X6: tailgate
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open tail‐
gate if the load situation changes.◀
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening
height is selected.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted
opening height.
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