BMW 3: Opening the trunk lid
General information
If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access, locked doors will not be unlocked.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Safety information
Warning Body parts can be jammed when operating the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear during opening and closing.
Opening
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Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid.
Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-touch activation
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The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch activation using the vehicle key you are carrying.
With automatic tailgate operation, it can also be closed with no-touch activation. Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot motion in the central rear area and the trunk lid is opened or closed.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the trunk lid may open or close inadvertently if you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot movement is detected.
The sensor has an approximate range of 5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehicle.
If you open the trunk lid with no-touch activation, locked doors will not be unlocked.
Safety information
Warning During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas system.
There is a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do not touch the vehicle.
Warning Body parts can be jammed when operating the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear during opening and closing.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at approx.
one arm's length away from the rear of the vehicle.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction of travel and immediately pull it back. With this movement, the leg must pass through the ranges of both sensors.
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Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning system flashes.
With automatic tailgate: Moving your foot again will stop the opening motion, and moving it one more time after that will close the trunk lid.
Closing
The trunk lid can only be closed with no-touch activation if automatic tailgate operation is active.
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
The hazard warning system flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.
Moving your foot again will stop the closing motion, and moving it one more time after that will re-open the trunk lid.
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