BMW X5: Opening the tailgate - Comfort Access

Opening the tailgate

General information

If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access, locked doors are not unlocked.

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Safety information

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.

Warning

The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.

NOTICE

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the windows and heat conductors while driving.

There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the windows.

Opening

Press the button on the outer side of the tailgate.

Opening and closing the tailgate with no-touch activation

Principle

The tailgate can be opened and closed with no-touch activation using the vehicle key you are carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot motion in the central rear area and the tailgate is opened and closed.

General information

Touchless opening and closing of the tailgate is not possible when equipped with trailer hitch.

Selector lever position P must be engaged for touchless opening of the tailgate.

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the tailgate may open or close inadvertently if you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot movement is detected.

The sensor has an approximate range of 5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehicle.

If the tailgate is opened with no-touch activation, locked doors are not unlocked.

You can configure if only the upper tailgate will open or if the upper and lower tailgate opens.

When closing, the upper and lower tailgate will always be closed.

Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate must be activated in the settings.

Safety information

Warning

During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas system.

There is a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do not touch the vehicle.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.

Warning

The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.

NOTICE

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the windows and heat conductors while driving.

There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the windows.

Settings

Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate can be switched on or off.

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Doors/ vehicle access".

4. "Tailgate".

Performing the foot movement

1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at approx.

one arm's length away from the rear of the vehicle.

2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driving direction and immediately pull it back. With this movement, the leg must pass through the ranges of both sensors.

Opening

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

Before the tailgate opens, the hazard warning system flashes.

Moving your foot again will stop the opening motion, and moving it one more time after that will close the tailgate.

Closing

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

The hazard warning system flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.

Moving your foot again will stop the closing motion, and moving it one more time after that will re-open the tailgate.

System limits

The detection of the foot movement may be limited due to the following external conditions:

• Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
• Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.

Movement in the range of the sensors may cause unintended opening or closing of the cargo area, for instance due to water running own when cleaning the vehicle or with heavy rainfall. To prevent such unintended opening or closing of the cargo area in such cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient distance from the rear of the vehicle.

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