2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 41

Opening tailgate The tailgate opens automatically when you: > Press the button on the outside of the tailgate when the vehicle is unlocked. Closing tailgate Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear, otherwise injuries may result.< > Press button 1 or button 2*. The tailgate closes automatically when the button on the inside of the tailgate is pressed. To interrupt the opening or closing process: > Press the button on the inside of the tailgate. Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.< > 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.< Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment 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 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 rollup cover is clear of obstructions, otherwise the payload or the roll-up cover may be damaged.< Details on the roll-up cover are provided on page 128. 39 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation > Press the button on the outside of the tailgate. Driving tips Controls At a glance