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MobilityEngine compartment
Hood
Do not work on the car unless you pos-
sess the necessary technical knowledge. 
If you are not familiar with the regulations to be 
followed, have the necessary work on the vehi-
cle carried out only by your BMW center; if this 
work is not carried out  properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent dama ge and related safety 
hazards. <
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 
engine 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; othe rwise, injuries may 
result. 
If you see any signs while driving your vehicle 
that the hood is not comp letely closed, stop at 
once and close it securely. <
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level 
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the 
oil level, it is necessar y that the engine be at 
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted 
driving for at least approx. 6.2 miles/10 km. You 
can have the oil level  displayed while you are 
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a 
level surface and the  engine is running.
You can have the oil leve l reading displayed in 
the instrument cluster.
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