BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual page 209

Bonnet
Notes
WARNING
Incorrectly performed work in the engine
compartment can damage components and
lead to a safety risk. Danger of accident or
damage to property. Have work in the engine
compartment carried out by a Service Partner
or a qualified specialist workshop.◀
WARNING
The engine compartment contains mov‐
ing components. Certain components can also
move in the engine compartment when the ve‐
hicle is switched off, for example the radiator
fan. Danger of injury. Do not reach into the area
of moving parts. Keep articles of clothing and
hair away from moving parts.◀
ATTENTION
When wipers are folded away from the
windscreen, they can be trapped when the
bonnet is opened. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the wipers with wiper blades fitted are in
contact with the windscreen.◀
WARNING
The bonnet has projecting parts on the
inside, for example locking hooks. Danger of
injury. When the bonnet is open, watch out for
projecting parts and keep these areas clear.◀
WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly locked, it
can come open during the journey and impair
visibility. Danger of accidents. Stop immedi‐
ately and close the bonnet correctly.◀
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped
when opening and closing the bonnet. Danger
of injury. When opening and closing, make
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Engine compartment
sure that the area of movement of the bonnet
is free.◀
Opening bonnet
1. Pull lever, arrow 1.
Bonnet is released.
2. After releasing the lever, pull lever again,
arrow 2.
Bonnet is opened.
Indicator and warning lamps
With the bonnet unlocked, a Check Control
message is shown.
Closing bonnet
1. Allow bonnet to drop from approximately
40 cm, approximately 16 in in height, ar‐
row 1.
The bonnet must audibly engage into
place on both sides.
2. If necessary, press down evenly in area of
bonnet locks, arrows 2, to lock bonnet
completely again.
Mobility
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