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EnglishOperation, care and maintenance -> Hood for your BMW 7 Series 2001-2007
Hood
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To release the hood
To open
To close
Pull the lever located at the lower left-
hand side of the instrument panel.
Pull the release handle and open the
hood.
Allow the hood to drop from a height of
about 12 inches (30 cm) so that it audi-
bly engages.
Do not work on your vehicle with-
out appropriate skills. Switch off
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the hood is clear
when it is closed, as with all closing
procedures.
the engine and allow it to cool down
before working in the engine compart-
ment. Always disconnect the battery
before working on any electrical sys-
tems or equipment. Comply with all ap-
plicable instructions and warnings. Fail-
ure to work in an informed, professional
manner when servicing components
and materials constitutes a safety haz-
ard for vehicle occupants and other
road users. If you are not familiar with
the guidelines, please have the opera-
tions performed by your BMW center.<
If it is determined that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, stop
immediately and close it securely.<
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