BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

Opening and closing

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 height*

You can open the liftgate to two heights. Unlock
the liftgate and swing it upward.

Completely opening liftgate

If the liftgate is in the lower position, pull it down
approx. 12 in/30 cm and then release it.

Do not push the liftgate up from the lower
position; otherwise, it can spring back and

cause personal injury.

Adjusting opening height

You can set the liftgate to open immediately
into the upper position or to initially only open to
the lower position.

To open the liftgate completely, see above.

For the lower position, position 1:
Turn sleeves of both liftgate supports in the
direction of the arrow until the line markings
align in position 1.

For the upper position, position 2:
Turn sleeves of both liftgate supports in the
direction of the arrow until the line markings
align in position 2.

With automatic liftgate operation

you

can set the opening height using iDrive,

refer to page

Opening manually

In case of an electrical malfunction:

From inside the cargo bay, use a screw-
driver to push out cover

1 on the liftgate.

Push catch

2 in the direction of the arrow.