BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

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"Lock after driving" 
The central locking system automati-
cally 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 cur-
rently in use.
Unlocking and opening
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Either unlock the doors together with the 
button for the central locking system and 
then pull the door handle above the armrest 
or
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pull on the door handle of each door twice: 
the first time unlocks the door, the second 
time opens it.
Locking
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Use the central locking button to lock all of 
the doors simultaneously, or
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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.
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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.
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BMW X5: liftgate
During opening, the liftgate pivots back 
and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is 
available before opening.
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Opening from inside
Press the button: the liftgate opens somewhat 
unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
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.
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 screw-
driver and pull. The liftgate is unlocked.
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