Opening and closing -> Trunk lid for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017

Opening and closing  
Controls  
The trunk lid opens.  
Closing  
Doors  
Automatic Soft Closing  
To close the doors, push lightly.  
It is closed automatically.  
Hints  
Keep the closing path clear  
Danger of jamming  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐  
sult.◀  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Do not place the remote control in the  
cargo area  
Trunk lid  
Take the remote control with you and do not  
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐  
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when  
the trunk lid is closed.◀  
Opening  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up.  
Ensure that adequate clearance is available  
before opening.  
Closing  
Opening from the outside  
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk  
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.  
Press on the top half of the BMW label.  
Locking separately  
Press button on the remote con‐  
trol for approx. 1 second.  
The trunk lid can be locked separately using  
the switch in the center armrest. If the center  
arm rest is locked, the trunk lid cannot be  
opened.  
As the case may be, the doors are also un‐  
locked. Unlocking with the remote control,  
refer to page 39.  
Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.  
The trunk lid opens.  
Trunk lid not secured, ar‐  
row 2.  
The trunk lid cannot be opened if the  
convertible top is not fully opened or closed.  
Opening from the inside  
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This  
secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from  
the central locking system.  
With the vehicle is stationary, press  
the button in the driver's footwell.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked  
using valet service. The infrared remote con‐  
trol can be handed out without the key.  
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
The engine can only be started if the re‐  
mote control is in the vehicle.  
Emergency unlocking  
Unlocking  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The trunk lid unlocks.  
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely,  
arrow.  
This corresponds with pressing the button on  
the remote control.  
Comfort Access  
The concept  
Locking  
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐  
ing the remote control.  
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐  
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.  
The vehicle automatically detects the remote  
control when it is in close proximity or in the  
car's interior.  
Comfort Access supports the following func‐  
tions:  
Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle  
door, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 sec‐  
ond without grasping the door handle.  
Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.  
Convenient closing.  
Open the trunk lid individually.  
Start the engine.  
This corresponds with pressing the button on  
the remote control.  
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition  
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐  
sumers are turned off before locking the vehi‐  
cle.  
Functional requirements  
There are no external sources of interfer‐  
ence nearby.  
To lock the vehicle, the remote control  
must be located outside of the vehicle.  
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