2007 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 38

Opening and closing If you then lock the storage compartment under the front center armrest, refer to page 114, and only surrender the remote control without the key, refer to page 30, for example when leaving the vehicle for valet parking, etc., this will prevent unauthorized access to the vehicle through the luggage compartment lid. This is an advantage in a hotel, for example. Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.< Automatic luggage compartment lid operation* Opening The luggage compartment lid opens completely when you: > Press the button next to the steering column. > Press the button on the outside of the luggage compartment lid, refer to page 35. > Press the button on the remote control, refer to page 33. During opening, the luggage compartment lid pivots back and up. Make sure there is adequate clearance available before opening.< Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs, refer to Opening separately on page 35. Opening from inside Closing You can use this button to open the luggage compartment lid when the vehicle is stationary. This is not possible if the luggage compartment lid has been locked separately. Closing The luggage compartment lid closes automatically when you: > Press the button. > Press the button on the outside of the luggage compartment lid, refer to page 35. A recess has been incorporated into the inside trim on the luggage compartment lid to make it easier to pull down. The luggage compartment lid immediately stops opening or closing if you hold it in place by hand.< Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.< Automatic soft closing Apply gentle pressure to the luggage compartment lid to close it. The closing process will then be carried out automatically. 36 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 316 - © 02/07 BMW AG