2010 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 212

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 do not know what repair procedures to follow, have work on your vehicle done only by your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.< Closing Hood Releasing Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage. Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear, otherwise injuries may result. 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 lever. Opening Press the release handle and open the hood. Do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down. You cannot start off with the hood open.< 210 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG