Where is the trunk button on the BMW 5 Series?
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BMW 5 Series' trunk switch is located below the driver's door, with a trunk capacity of 520L. Methods to open the trunk of BMW 5 Series: 1. Gently pull up the switch button to open the trunk. 2. Alternatively, you can also unlock the trunk with the key. Simply press the trunk unlock button on the key. 3. Utilize the key's sensing function (within about 1m distance) to directly pull the trunk switch. Precautions: 1. Develop a habit of checking before driving to ensure the trunk door lock is properly engaged. This mainly prevents the trunk lid from suddenly opening on bumpy or high-speed roads, which could cause traffic accidents. 2. Do not drive with the trunk lid slightly open or fully open, as exhaust fumes may enter the car interior, posing a risk of poisoning.
It took me three years to fully figure out all the buttons on my old 5 Series. Besides the obvious button above the license plate outside, there are three hidden locations for the trunk release you must know: Inside the car, there's an upward arrow icon below the lock button in the driver's door storage compartment; On the key fob, press and hold the small protrusion below the BMW logo to pop open the tailgate (especially convenient with winter gloves); For top trim with kick sensor, simply sweep your foot under the center of the rear bumper. The power tailgate pauses when any button is pressed during closing - super practical for loading to prevent pinching. Remember, all buttons are disabled when locked - you'll need to unlock first.
When helping my wife pick up the car, the salesperson specifically taught us that the electric tailgate switch of the new G30 5 Series is now more user-friendly. The exterior button is located two fingers' width to the left of the license plate light, with a chrome strip for easy identification. The door control area has been upgraded to an independent triangular button, placed to the left of the cup holder to avoid accidental touches. The key point is the remote key: hold the tailgate button for 2 seconds to automatically open it fully, which is especially convenient on rainy days. For models with comfort access, you can actually open it by sweeping your foot under the rear bumper, but you need to find the correct position of the radar sensor, which is directly above the exhaust outlet.
