On Wed, 28 May 2014 08:12:28 -0700, chris wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a 2009, BMW 3 series (E90).
>
> Because I bought it second hand I didn't get the manual.
A two second google found...
http://www.e90fanatics.com/pdf/E90_OwnersManual.pdf
http://www.e90fanatics.com/pdf/E90_OwnersManual_without_iDrive.pdf
depending on if you have iDrive or not.
> The boot can be opened either from the keyfob, or by pressing the catch
> on the tailgate. Either way, it seem to use an actuator to open the
> mechanism.
As with the vast majority of modern cars.
> Because my back seats don't fold down, how on earth will I be able to
> get into the boot if the actuator ever fails?
Angle grinder. Or, according to p32, you put the key in the keyhole in
the bootlid and turn it. Modern technology, eh?
> Also, looking online, there should be a tag thing hanging down from the
> boot lid to allow it to be opened from the inside. Mine doesn't seem to
> have this tag.
It's been a US requirement for a decade or so, to help kidnap victims
escape, but since that's less of an issue over here, it's not required
here. And since the little flourescent tag costs about €0.02 per car, why
fit what isn't required? B'sides, you don't actually WANT your kidnap
victims to escape, do you?