Cool X5 E70 "Hidden" features many don't know

[AwesomeM3]

Originally Posted by swisstype

I wrote a post a couple weeks ago about the CC Stalk has a second position that either speeds or slows to the next 5mph increment. I guess that counts.
I did notice one thing on the auto tailgate. If you get out and the doors are locked, with the exception of yours, obviously, you can get the auto tailgate to open and rise, but not to shut. Only if you hit the unlock button so that ALL doors are unlocked, then open it will you be able to use the close feature.
I kept wondering why I had to manhually close my hatch sometimes, and I had a guy with me who told me to make sure I unlocked all doors first and then see. It has not failed me since.

I tried this but it didn't work. The upper tailgate opened, but it wouldn't close when I hit the button on the dash.

[satzinger]

Originally Posted by swisstype

I wrote a post a couple weeks ago about the CC Stalk has a second position that either speeds or slows to the next 5mph increment. I guess that counts.
I did notice one thing on the auto tailgate. If you get out and the doors are locked, with the exception of yours, obviously, you can get the auto tailgate to open and rise, but not to shut. Only if you hit the unlock button so that ALL doors are unlocked, then open it will you be able to use the close feature.
I kept wondering why I had to manhually close my hatch sometimes, and I had a guy with me who told me to make sure I unlocked all doors first and then see. It has not failed me since.

Doesn't work for me either!

[TaMbALoLoNg]

Storage compartment in rear under right side of tool kit could be used as beer storage area......

[bwoodahl]

Originally Posted by TaMbALoLoNg

Storage compartment in rear under right side of tool kit could be used as beer storage area......

yeah, just add ice.

[swagindc]

Found this by accident trying to pull the ashtray out.
If you pull on the cigarette holder in the ashtray the circular piece will pop out.
This frees up a little more space in the ashtray.

[TaMbALoLoNg]

Originally Posted by swagindc

Found this by accident trying to pull the ashtray out.
If you pull on the cigarette holder in the ashtray the circular piece will pop out.
This frees up a little more space in the ashtray.

, That's just great for us non-smokers.

[X-cellent]

I don't think it does work onUS models cause mine and my buddies don't work withthe dash switch..PITA

[Juanted]

Yup! In US models, you cannot close the tailgate with the fob or via the button on the dash. The only way to close the tailgate is by pushing the button on the tailgate itself.

[swisstype]

Sorry. I meant the "close" button on the lift gate itself. I know it won't close from the dash. My mistake

[stockguru]

auto tailgate closing does not work with any buttons other than the on the actual tailgate in US models. It was done that way for safety reasons which apparently only the US cares about. Same reason US models do not close their windows automatically by holding the lock button on the FOB.