2008 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 36

Opening and closing Doors Automatic soft closing* To close the doors, merely push them gently. The closing process will then be carried out automatically. Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear; otherwise injuries may result.< Convertible: if the convertible top is not completely open or closed, then the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened, refer to page 43.< Unlocking manually Luggage compartment lid During opening, the luggage compartment lid pivots back and up. Make sure there is sufficient clearance.< Opening from inside The luggage compartment lid lock is located under the BMW emblem. All keys, refer to page 28, fit the luggage compartment lid lock. Turn the key toward the right up to the stop: the luggage compartment lid opens. If you use the lock to open the luggage compartment lid while the alarm system is armed, the alarm will be triggered. To prevent this, you should deactivate the alarm beforehand. If the alarm has been triggered accidentally, switch off the alarm, refer to page 35.< Press the button: The luggage compartment lid opens, provided that it is not locked or the hotel function is not activated, refer to the above section. Closing Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.< Opening from outside Press the upper half of the BMW emblem or press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid opens. 34 The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 242 - © 08/07 BMW AG