BMW x5 2003 Manual Do Utilizador

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Overview
Controls
Maintenance
Repairs
Data
Index
Liftgate
Tailgate
To close 
You can pull the liftgate down by 
placing both hands in the handle 
recesses, refer to arrows.
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. Shut the sliding/
tilt sunroof
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Increase the air supply for the air 
conditioner or automatic climate 
control to a high level, refer to 
page 
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To open
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 parked, you 
may utilize the tailgate as a seat or as a 
loading platform for luggage or recre-
ation gear, for example.
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