2008 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 102

2008 BMW X3 Manual

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Under the hood Under the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the required professional technical training. If you are not familiar with the regulations to be observed, have work on your vehicle carried out only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with appropriately trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.< Closing Hood Unlocking Close the hood with force by allowing it to fall from a height of approx. 1 ft/30 cm. It must engage audibly. Avoid injuries by making sure that the hood's closing region is clear and unobstructed. If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving your vehicle, you should stop at once and close it securely.< Pull the lever located under the left side of the instrument cluster. Opening To avoid causing damage, make sure that wiper arms are resting against the windshield before opening the hood.< Press the release handle and open the hood. 100 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG

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Under the hood
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Under the hood
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without
the required professional technical training. If
you are not familiar with the regulations to be
observed, have work on your vehicle carried out
only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Cen-
ter or at a workshop that works according to
BMW repair procedures with appropriately
trained personnel. If this work is not carried out
properly, there is a danger of subsequent dam-
age and related safety hazards.
<
Hood
Unlocking
Pull the lever located under the left side of the
instrument cluster.
Opening
To avoid causing damage, make sure that
wiper arms are resting against the wind-
shield before opening the hood.
<
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Close the hood with force by allowing it to fall
from a height of approx. 1 ft/30 cm. It must
engage audibly.
Avoid injuries by making sure that the
hood's closing region is clear and unob-
structed.
If you see any signs that the hood is not com-
pletely closed while driving your vehicle, you
should stop at once and close it securely.
<