In the engine compartment
Do not work on the car unless you pos-
sess the necessary technical knowledge.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide-
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by BMW Service or by a workshop that
operates to BMW specifications and has suita-
bly trained personnel. If such work is performed
inexpertly, it could result in consequential dam-
age and thus constitute a safety
Engine compartment lid
Releasing
Pull the lever on the left beneath the instrument
panel.
Opening
Pull the release lever and open the lid.
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Closing
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Close the engine compartment lid with momen-
tum. It must be clearly heard to engage.
closing range of the engine compartment lid is
unobstructed.
If you notice during the journey that the engine
compartment lid has not been properly closed,
stop the car at the earliest possible moment and
close it
To avoid injuries, as when closing doors
or other lids on the car, make sure that the
correctly.<
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