BMW 2004 X5 3.0i SAV Manuel Du Propriétaire

Overview

Controls

Maintenance

Repairs

Data

Index

Liftgate

Tailgate

Closing

You can pull the liftgate down by plac-
ing both hands in the handle recesses,
refer to arrows.

To close the liftgate, merely press it
down gently. The closing process will
then be carried out automatically.

To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the liftgate is clear

when it is closed, as with all closing
procedures.

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Operate the vehicle only when
both gates are completely closed.

Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene-
trate the interior of the vehicle. Should it
be absolutely necessary to operate the
vehicle with an open gate:
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Close all windows and the glass roof

Increase the air supply for the air
conditioner or automatic climate
control to a high level, refer to
page

101

105

Opening

Press the button:
You can fold the tailgate down.

When opened, the tailgate can
accept loads of up to 440 lbs/

200 kg. When the vehicle is stationary
you may, for example, utilize the tail-
gate as a seat or as a loading platform
for luggage or recreation gear.

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