Controls and features -> Luggage compartment lid for your BMW 7 Series 2001-2007
Luggage compartment lid
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Manual operation
(in the event of electrical failure)
Turn the master key to the left in the
luggage compartment lock clear to the
stop – the luggage compartment lid will
open.
The luggage compartment is locked
again as soon as you close the lid.
The lock
Locking separately
Only the master key (refer to page 32) Turn the master key to the right past the
fits in the lock of the luggage compart- resistance point and then pull it out in
ment lid.
the horizontal position.
This locks the luggage compartment lid
and disconnects it from the central
locking system. This feature can be
used to prevent unauthorized access to
Opening separately
Turn the master key to the left in the
luggage compartment lid lock to the
stop – the luggage compartment lid will the luggage compartment when you
open slightly.
surrender the door and ignition key (re-
fer to page 32) for valet parking, for in-
stance.
The luggage compartment is locked
again as soon as you close the lid.
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Automatic Soft-Close feature
To close the luggage compartment lid,
merely press it down gently. The clos-
ing process will then be carried out au-
tomatically.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage com-
partment lid is clear when it is closed,
as with all closing procedures.
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid is completely
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior of the vehi-
cle. Should it be absolutely necessary
to operate the vehicle with the luggage
compartment lid open:
Opening from the inside
Closing
If the luggage compartment lid has not The handle recess in the interior trim
been locked separately, you can open it panel of the luggage compartment lid
with this button when the vehicle is sta- (arrow) makes it easier to pull the lid
tionary.
down.
> Close all windows. Shut the sliding/
tilt sunroof
> Increase the airflow of the automatic
climate control to a high level. Refer
to page 107.<
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