Mobility -> Engine compartment for Your BMW X3 SUV 2020

Mobility  
Engine compartment  
Engine compartment  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
Important features in the engine compartment  
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Washer fluid reservoir  
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Jump-starting, positive battery terminal  
Coolant reservoir  
Vehicle identification number  
Jump-starting, negative battery terminal  
Oil filler neck  
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐  
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed  
only by a service center.  
Hood  
Hints  
If work is not carried out properly, there is a  
danger of subsequent damage and related  
safety hazards.◀  
Working in the engine compartment  
Never attempt to perform any service or  
repair operations on your vehicle without the  
necessary professional technical training.  
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Engine compartment  
Closing the hood  
Mobility  
Never reach into the engine compart‐  
ment  
Hood open when driving  
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine  
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐  
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀  
If you see any signs that the hood is not  
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐  
mediately and close it securely.◀  
Danger of jamming  
Opening the hood  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Danger of injury when the hood is open  
There is a danger of injury from protrud‐  
ing parts when the hood is open.◀  
1. Pull the lever.  
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16  
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.  
Make sure you hear the hood engage.  
2. Press the release handle and open the  
hood.  
3. Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.  
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