BMW X5: Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country version, it is possible to specify whether the tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors will respond to this.
The tailgate consists of the upper and the lower tailgate. The lower tailgate opens downward to make loading the cargo area easier.
Selector lever position P must be engaged to open the tailgate with the vehicle key.
The following settings are available for the operation of the tailgate:
- The opening height of the upper tailgate.
- With Comfort Access: Whether the vehicle key opens only the upper tailgate or the upper and lower tailgate at the same time.
- With Comfort Access: Whether the button in the driver's door opens only the upper or the upper and lower tailgate together.
- Determines if the doors will be unlocked when the tailgate is opened with the vehicle key.
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
Foreign objects, such as sand or icing, between the bumper and tailgate may cause damage when operating the lower tailgate. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. If necessary, remove foreign objects from the bumper and the lower tailgate before operating the lower tailgate.
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.
NOTICE
Manual operation of the tailgate in the wrong sequence can damage the tailgate. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Close the lower tailgate first before closing the upper tailgate manually.
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Upper tailgate - Tailgate
Upper tailgate
Opening
General information
When the trailer socket is occupied, the tailgate
cannot be opened with the vehicle key or with
the button in the car's interior.
The upper tailgate will be
Lower tailgate - Tailgate
Lower tailgate
Opening
General information
When open, the lower tailgate can support loads
of up to 550 lbs/250 kg.
Functional requirement
The upper tailgate must be open.
From the outside
Without Com
Valet parking mode
Principle
In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is
disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer
possible.
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle is
handed over for valet parking.
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Straightening Steel Parts
1.0 Recommended tools
Only use those tools designed for steel repairs.
2.0 Straightening outer shell
"Cold" straightening: Press dents out from their center and smooth in an
inwards direction with
gentle taps.
In the case of small, soft dents (hail and parking damage), this is also
possible
Range
Principle
The range indicates the distance that can still be
covered with the current full tank of fuel.
General information
The estimated range available with the remaining
fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument
cluster.
With a low remaining range, a Check Control
message is briefly displ
