BMW 5 Series: Automatic tailgate operation
Opening
The trunk lid opens fully.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid.
▷ 
Press the
button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
▷ 
Push the button in the
driver's footwell.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening procedure is likewise interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button in the driver's footwell.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
Closing
▷ Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
With Comfort Access:
▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the trunk lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
▷ Press the button, arrow 2.
The trunk lid closes automatically and the vehicle is locked.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid.
Pressing again stops the motion.
The closing operation is interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote
control is locked inside the vehicle when the
trunk lid is closed.◀
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical fault, manually operate the unlocked trunk lid slowly and smoothly.
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down lightly.
It is closed automatically.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may ...
Locking separately
The trunk lid can be locked separately using the
switch in the front center armrest.
▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.
▷ Trunk lid not secured, arrow
2.
Slide the switch into the arro ...
See also:
Swapping the telephone and additional
telephone
The function of the telephone and additional telephone
can be swapped automatically.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. "Swap phone/addit. phone" ...
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances
approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. The RKE ...
Manual transmission
Switching off the engine
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake. ...
