Opening and closing -> Opening the tailgate for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Controls
Opening and closing
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors
fold in.
Opening and closing the tailgate with
no-touch activation
Concept
Opening the tailgate
General information
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
The tailgate can be opened and closed with
no-touch activation using the remote control
you are carrying. Two sensors detect a for‐
ward-directed foot motion in the center of the
area at the rear of the vehicle and the tailgate
opens and/or closes.
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Safety information
WARNING
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the
tailgate can be opened or closed inadvertently
by an unconscious or alleged recognized foot
movement.
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.◀
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐
cle.
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of property damage.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
If the tailgate is opened with no-touch activa‐
tion, locked doors are not unlocked.
Safety information
NOTE
WARNING
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is a risk of property damage.
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐
jects do not hit the rear window.◀
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts
may be touched, e.g., hot exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury. When moving your
foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do
not touch the vehicle.◀
Opening
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.◀
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of property damage.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
Press button next on tailgate.
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