2009 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 35

> "Lock after driving" The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you start to drive. 8. Press the controller. The setting is selected. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. BMW X5: liftgate During opening, the liftgate pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening.< Opening from inside Controls Press the button: the liftgate opens somewhat unless it has been locked. Press the button on the liftgate or the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second: The liftgate opens somewhat. It can be swung upward. Unlocking and opening > Either unlock the doors together with the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or > pull on the door handle of each door twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it. Locking > Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously, or > press down the lock button of a door. To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button. Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside. Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.< 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.< Opening manually In case of an electrical malfunction: 1. From the cargo bay, press out the handle in the liftgate, refer to arrow, with a screwdriver and pull. The liftgate is unlocked. 33 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 792 - © 09/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Opening from outside Driving tips At a glance