MOBILITY -> Engine compartment for your BMW 2 Series 2014-2021
Engine compartment
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Engine compartment
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
Overview
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2
3
4
5
Starting assistance, negative battery terminal
Vehicle identification number
6
7
Oil filler neck
Coolant tank
Filler neck for washing fluid
In 6-cylinder and diesel engines, the coolant
tank is located on the opposite side of the en‐
gine compartment.
Starting assistance, positive battery terminal
Engine compartment fuse box
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Engine compartment
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Bonnet
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
opening and closing the bonnet. There is a
danger of injury. When opening and closing,
make sure that the area of movement of the
bonnet is kept clear.
Safety notes
WARNING
Incorrectly performed work in the engine com‐
partment can damage components and poses
a safety risk. There is a danger of accidents or
damage to property. Have work in the engine
compartment undertaken by a Service Partner
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
NOTE
Wipers that are folded away from the wind‐
screen can become trapped if the bonnet is
opened. There is a risk of material damage. Be‐
fore opening the bonnet, make sure that the
wipers with wiper blades fitted are in contact
with the windscreen.
WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components in the en‐
gine compartment can also move when the ve‐
hicle is switched off, for example the radiator
fan. There is a danger of injury. Do not reach
into an area where there are moving parts.
Keep articles of clothing and hair away from
moving parts.
NOTE
When closing, the bonnet must lock into place
on both sides. Applying additional pressure can
damage the bonnet. There is a risk of material
damage. Open the bonnet again and close it
firmly. Avoid applying additional pressure.
Open the bonnet
1. Pull the lever, arrow 1.
The bonnet is released.
WARNING
The bonnet has protruding parts on the inside,
for example locking hooks. There is a danger of
injury. When the bonnet is open, watch out for
protruding parts and keep these areas clear.
WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly locked, it can
come open during the journey and impair visi‐
bility. There is a risk of accident. Stop immedi‐
ately and close the bonnet correctly.
2. After releasing the lever, pull the lever again,
arrow 2.
The bonnet is opened.
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Indicator and warning lamps
With the bonnet unlocked, a Check Control mes‐
sage is shown.
Closing the bonnet
Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of ap‐
proximately 50 cm, 20 in.
The bonnet must engage on both sides.
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