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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence nearby.
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To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.
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