Mobility -> Engine compartment for your BMW 7 Series 2008-2014

Engine compartment  
Important features in the engine compartment  
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Vehicle identification number*  
Jump starting, negative terminal  
Washer fluid reservoir  
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Oil filler neck. 760i/Li: filler neck is located  
under a flap.  
Coolant reservoir, removed 760i/Li.  
Jump starting, positive terminal  
Never reach into the engine compartment  
Never reach into the intermediate spaces  
Hood  
Opening the hood  
or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise,  
there is risk of injury, e.g. from rotating or hot  
parts.◀  
Working in the engine compartment  
Never attempt to perform any service or  
repair operations on your vehicle without the  
necessary professional technical training.  
1. Pull the lever.  
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐  
lines, 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.◀  
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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  
Danger of pinching  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
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 imme‐  
diately and close it securely.◀  
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