2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual - Page 37

To stop the opening process: > Press the button on the outside of the liftgate. > Press and hold the control. button on the remote Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood, or the liftgate is opened > Press the button on the center console again. The opening process is interrupted if you set the vehicle in motion.< > 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 Closing liftgate Make sure that the closing path of the liftgate is clear, otherwise injuries may result.< Arming and disarming alarm system When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time. The liftgate can also be opened with the system armed using the button on the remote control, refer to page 30. When the liftgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again. The liftgate closes automatically when you press the button on the inside of the liftgate. To stop the closing process: > Press the button on the inside of the liftgate. > Press the button on the outside of the liftgate. Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.< The liftgate also closes automatically without the press of a button if it is encumbered by additional weight of about 11 lbs./5 kg, such as when laden with snow or ice.< Switching off alarm > Unlock the vehicle using the remote control, refer to page 30. > Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls > Press the button on the inside of the liftgate. > To movements in the vehicle: interior motion sensor, refer to page 36 At a glance