Closing The Hood; Opening The Hood - BMW 2 SERIES Owner's Manual

Mobility
Hood
Hints
Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀
Fold down wiper arm
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield, or this
may result in damage.◀

Opening the hood

1. Pull lever, arrow 1.
Hood is unlocked
2. After the lever is released, pull the lever
again, arrow 2.
Hood can be opened.
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Engine compartment
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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Indicator/warning lights
When the hood is unlocked, a Check Control
message is displayed.

Closing the hood

Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of jamming
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.