trunk release BMW X5 2005 E53 Central Body Electronics Workshop Manual
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CENTRAL LOCKING
SYSTEM FEATURES:
• The  Central  Locking  system  controls  the  door  locks,  tailgate  locks  and  Fuel  Filler  Flap
actuators.  
• The  familiar  single/double  locking  strategy  is  maintained  from  previous  systems  with  a
new style door lock mechanismcombined with dual actuator motors similar to that
of the E46 ZKE V system. 
• The automatic locking feature  activates  the  door  lock  actuators  when  a  road  speed
signal  of    7.5  MPH  is  detected  via  the  K-Bus.    The  factory  default  encoding  of  this
feature is off, but can be encoded on for individual users with the Key Memory function.
• The Driver’s door lock location is the only point outside of the vehicle where the key can
mechanically  control  the  central  locking  system  functions.  The  lock  incorporates  the
familiar overrunning lock cylinder that breaks away and freewheels if an attempt is made
to destroy the lock with a screwdriver,  dent puller, etc. 
• The selective unlocking feature is maintained.  A single unlock request from the driver’s
door with the key or via the remote transmitter unlocks the driver’s door only.  A second
unlock  request  unlocks  the  remaining  doors  and  trunk.      This  feature  can  be  modified
for  individual  users  with  the  new  Key  Memory  capabilities  to  activate  all  lock  actuators
simultaneously. 
• When unlocked, the X5 uppertailgate can be opened by:
- the tailgate button in the center console SZM, 
- trunk release switch pad located above the license plate, or
- the trunk release button on an FZV key.
• With the upper tailgate open, the lower tailgate is then opened by depressing the switch
located along it’s top edge.
• GM  and  EWS  3.3  interface  via  the  K  bus  to  monitor  double  lock  status  and  to  initiate
double lock override.  This feature allows the doors to be opened from the inside if an
accepted EWS key is switched on in the ignition when double locked.