Adjusting the opening height You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, ensure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the ceiling may not be high enough for the open tailgate if the loading situation changes.
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening height is selected.
Opening
Note the opening height of the tailgate
The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance when the tailgate opens; otherwise, damage may result.
Adjust the opening height of the tailgate according to the given situation.
As the case may be, the doors are also unlocked.
Opening with the remote control.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted opening height.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
Closing
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.
Monitor closing
Monitor closing to ensure that no one becomes trapped.
Do not place the remote control in the cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.
Provide edge protection
Sharp objects or those with edges can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heat conductors of the rear window. Provide edge protection.
Without Comfort Access:
With Comfort Access:
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The vehicle will be locked after closing the tailgate. The driver's door must be closed for this purpose and the remote control must be outside of the vehicle in the area of the tailgate.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The remote control must be located in the interior for this function.
An acoustic signal sounds and the tailgate closes.
The closing operation is interrupted:
Manual operation
Do not operate the tailgate manually if it is blocked
If the tailgate is blocked, do not operate it manually as the tailgate may otherwise become damaged and injury may result.
Contact your service center.
In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and smooth motion.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Spring strut: Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
Special tools required:
31 3 340
31 3 341
31 3 355
33 0 040
31 0 040
WARNING:
Prior to each use of special tool 31 3 340, it is essential to read the associated
Owner's Handbook fully!
All the safety precautions and instructions contained in the Owner's Handbook
must be st ...