ground clearance BMW 540I SEDAN 2003 Owners Manual

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Luggage compartment lid/TailgateTo open from the insideYou can use this button to open the
luggage compartment lid/tailgate when
the vehicle is stationary (not possible if
the tailgate has been locked sepa-
rately).
When the tailgate of the sport
wagon is opened, the clearance
from the ground to the upper edge is
more than 6.6 ft (two meters). Please
keep this in mind when opening the tail-
gate (in a garage, for example).<
For the roll-up covers and for additional
details concerning the luggage com-
partment, please refer to "Luggage
compartment" beginning on page 125.390de692
Rear window Ð sport wagonSmall items can be loaded or unloaded
quickly if the rear window is opened
separately.
Press the button (arrow): the rear
window opens slightly. It can now be
tilted up.
Push the window down to close it.
When loading sharp or pointed
objects in the area adjacent to the
rear window always wrap their edges in
soft material if there is any chance that
these objects could shift and rub
against the window while the vehicle is
underway. Failure to observe this pre-
caution can result in damage to the rear
window defroster's resistor elements.< 392de727
Closing Ð sedanThe handle recess (arrow) next to the
lock mechanism is designed to assist
you in closing the luggage compart-
ment lid.394de128