Auto Tailgate

[FineProperty]

It says it in the PDF file that the "Function Requirement" is that the lower portion is closed.

[KeithCRNA]

I'll post the entire 2008 manual for your rewiew....It addresses all your questions. Auto tailgate is on pages 33-35. BMW says I should receive my '08 next Friday. Will give review/pictures on Auto tailgate, auto hold, and DVD changer.

[AAIX5]

The upper portion will not close with use of the push button if the lower tailgate is not closed completely. The auto function only controls the upper hatch portion. Push a button on the console or fob and the hatch will open to height set in the idrive. Push the button on the hatch door and it closes automatically.

[rh71]

One more question if it's already known - can you manually open/close the top if you wanted to? I know sometimes it's bad for the gears, etc.

Thx for the answers... not a bad design with all the options it comes with but of course would've liked the full control.

[AAIX5]

Yes you can manually open and close the hatch but it is easier to just push the button on the hatch door.