Remote Key Fob

flash3 · 03-25-2011, 03:25 PM

For those of you w/o the convenience package, what does your key fob do? Can it operate the tailgate (if one adds that option)?

abliebowitz · 03-25-2011, 03:41 PM

I dud not order the convenience package. My keyfob does allow me to open the rear hatch though

flash3 · 03-25-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by abliebowitz

I dud not order the convenience package. My keyfob does allow me to open the rear hatch though

Great to know. Do you find the auto rear hatch release a feature you use a lot or not?

Beyu · 03-25-2011, 03:50 PM

I'm pretty sure you can operate the tailgate with the key if you have the power tailgate, not sure if convenience package is necessary in order to open and close by itself. You can also program how high to have the tailgate open by itself through iDrive.

Just a picture of the key and it's buttons:

flash3 · 03-25-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Beyu

I'm pretty sure you can operate the tailgate with the key if you have the power tailgate, not sure if convenience package is necessary in order to open and close by itself. You can also program how high to have the tailgate open by itself through iDrive.

Just a picture of the key and it's buttons:

Well the Conf Pkg gives you remote keyless touch entry so I was wondering if the key fob is different for those who have the Conv Pkg as opposed to not.

jaymk5 · 03-25-2011, 04:16 PM

Key fob looks the same and when I get my car I will find the auto rear hatch release as a good feature and will use a lot. Whatever cleaning we do on the car, the hatchback part usually gets more dirt and I do not like to touch it when its dirty.

Lotus7 · 03-25-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jaymk5

Key fob looks the same and when I get my car I will find the auto rear hatch release as a good feature and will use a lot. Whatever cleaning we do on the car, the hatchback part usually gets more dirt and I do not like to touch it when its dirty.

The remote will open the rear hatch (if you have the power-opening hatch option) and the iDrive interface will allow you to preset how far the hatch opens. The remote key will not allow you to close the hatch. You can also open the hatch by pressing a button at the front edge of the driver's door opening or by pressing the rubber covered release button above the license plate.

To close the hatch you must press a button on the bottom edge of the hatch itself (and then get out of the way).

flash3 · 03-25-2011, 08:01 PM

I'm debating whether it's worth it now, because I was told I can open it AND close it from the remote.

Lotus7 · 03-25-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by flash3

I'm debating whether it's worth it now, because I was told I can open it AND close it from the remote.

Believe it's a safety issue. They don't want someone out of visual range closing the hatch on an adult or a child. It actually closes pretty fast. I believe it has a force sensing system so will stop if it hits something, but probably could injure a hand or finger, or knock someone down if it hit one's head.

I haven't found the lack of a remote "close" to be an issue, and being able to open the hatch remotely when you're approaching the car with two handfuls of groceries is a real advantage.

flash3 · 03-25-2011, 08:49 PM

Yeah it prob is a safety issue but I am debating whether the whole added option is worth getting now altogether...

Decisions.... lol

abliebowitz · 03-26-2011, 07:28 AM

I picked up my car last Saturday and love it! How exactly can you open the hatch on the car door handle? Is this available on all models?

raleedy · 03-26-2011, 10:24 AM

If only there was some kind of booklet with pictures and descriptions of these features and how they work. Oh, wait . . . .

Lotus7 · 03-26-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by abliebowitz

I picked up my car last Saturday and love it! How exactly can you open the hatch on the car door handle? Is this available on all models?

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Originally Posted by raleedy

If only there was some kind of booklet with pictures and descriptions of these features and how they work. Oh, wait . . . .

See X3 Owner's Manual pp.39-40

Max1Factor · 03-26-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus7

I believe it has a force sensing system so will stop if it hits something..

So if it is released and contacts a firm object at the rear (garage door) or is closed on a protruding holdall, it will come to a polite stop?
Max3

Lotus7 · 03-26-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Max3Factor

So if it is released and contacts a firm object at the rear (garage door) or is closed on a protruding holdall, it will come to a polite stop?
Max3

I just went out to the garage and tried it. I held on to the tailgate as it was about half-way open, and it comes to an immediate stop at about 15kG (33lbs.) pressure at the outer edge. It just stops (does not reverse). That is substantial force and is enough to probably damage the paint on the tailgates edge if it hits something like a solid garage door. Pressing the open button does not cause it to try to open any further. You must press the close button to reset the system.

My X3 was parked with the rear bumper 24 inches from the inside of the garage door surface. With the tailgate at the rearmost point in its opening arc, it was exactly 8 inches from the garage door. That means, the X3 must be parked with its rear bumper more than 16 inches from the garage door or any vertical object to avoid interference when you open it.

Max1Factor · 03-26-2011, 04:41 PM

Lotus7, what a great help. Exactly what I needed to know, cheers. I have next to no clearance on the garage. Will need to ruggedise the surface to avoid skuffs and take care when to operate, but good to know the tailgate has brains.
Max3

Lotus7 · 03-26-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Max3Factor

Lotus7, what a great help. Exactly what I needed to know, cheers. I have next to no clearance on the garage. Will need to ruggedise the surface to avoid skuffs and take care when to operate, but good to know the tailgate has brains.
Max3

Sounds like a layer of rubber or soft foam might be in order for part of your garage door. There is no protection whatsoever on the edge of the tailgate, it's just a painted lip.

If the X3 is locked, pressing the "tailgate open" button does nothing. It's a two-step process; (1) press "unlock" button and then (2) press "tailgate open", so one is less likely to accidentally hit the tailgate release. However, if you leave the car unlocked it's just one hit on the remote to trigger it.

flash3 · 03-26-2011, 05:55 PM

Is that the latest key fob attached above? I thought the newer ones were a bit more black than gray?

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flash3 Captain 69 Rep 654 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Yeah it prob is a safety issue but I am debating whether the whole added option is worth getting now altogether... Decisions.... lol
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abliebowitz New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melville, NY iTrader: (0)	I picked up my car last Saturday and love it! How exactly can you open the hatch on the car door handle? Is this available on all models?
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Max1Factor Private First Class 28 Rep 176 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive20i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Lotus7, what a great help. Exactly what I needed to know, cheers. I have next to no clearance on the garage. Will need to ruggedise the surface to avoid skuffs and take care when to operate, but good to know the tailgate has brains. Max3
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flash3 Captain 69 Rep 654 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Is that the latest key fob attached above? I thought the newer ones were a bit more black than gray?
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