BMW 5 Series: Hood
Opening the hood
Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀
Never reach into the engine compartment
Never reach into the intermediate spaces
or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise,
there is risk of injury, e.g. from rotating or hot
parts.◀
1. Pull the lever.
2. Press the release handle and open the hood.
3. Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
Danger of injury when the hood is open
There is a danger of injury from protruding
parts when the hood is open.◀
Closing the hood
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over immediately
and close it securely.◀
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Important features in the engine compartment
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If the vehicle has a navigation
system, use of the system may
result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and
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Automatic door locks
-All doors lock automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h).
- All doors unlock automatically when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
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Audio system
Antenna
Glass antenna (if equipped)
When the radio power switch is turned on while the ignition key is in either
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