hood release BMW 3 SERIES 2009 Owners Manual

Mobility
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Under the hood
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 a BMW center or by a workshop that
work according to BMW repair procedures with
correspondingly trained pe rsonnel. If this work
is not carried out properly, there is a danger of
subsequent damage an d related safety haz-
ards. <
Hood
Releasing
Pull the lever.
Opening
In order to avoid damage, make sure that
the wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the hood. Do not open the en-
gine hood before the engine has cooled down,
otherwise injuries may result. <
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 10 in/
25 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear, otherwise injuries may re-
sult.
If you see any signs while driving your vehicle
that the hood is not comp letely closed, stop at
once and close it securely. <
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