Engine Compartment Lid; In The Engine Compartment - BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual

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.
Opening
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are against the windscreen
before you open the engine compartment
Press the release lever and open the lid.
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Closing
risk.<
Close the engine compartment lid from a height
of about 40 cm, approx. 16 in, with some
momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage.
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
lid.<
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing
area of the engine compartment lid is
correctly.<