2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 38

Opening and closing Opening tailgate The tailgate opens automatically when you: > Press the button on the outside of the tailgate when the vehicle is unlocked. The handle recesses on the interior trim of the tailgate make it easier to pull down. To close the tailgate, merely press it down gently. The closing process will then be carried out automatically. > Press button 1 or button 2*. Sports Wagon: automatic tailgate operation* Adjusting opening height You can adjust how far the tailgate is to open. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is selected and press the controller. 6. Select "Tailgate" and press the controller. > Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second. During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening.< 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. 7. Turn the controller. The adjustment is applied; the field can be changed. 36 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG