MOBILITY -> Engine compartment for your BMW 8 Series 2018-2025
Engine compartment
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Engine compartment
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety
functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific, and optional equipment offered with
the series. It also describes features and func-
tions that are not necessarily available in the
Overview
6-cylinder engine
1
Filler neck for washer fluid
Jump-starting, positive battery terminal
Oil filler neck
5
6
7
Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling
Jump-starting, negative battery terminal
Vehicle identification number
2
3
4
Coolant reservoir, engine
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8-cylinder engine
1
Filler neck for washer fluid
5
6
7
Oil filler neck
2
3
4
Jump-starting, positive battery terminal
Coolant reservoir, engine
Jump-starting, negative battery terminal
Vehicle identification number
Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling
Hood
Warning
The engine compartment accommodates
moving components. Certain components in
the engine compartment can also move with
the vehicle switched off, for instance the radi-
ator fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach
into the area of moving parts. Keep articles of
clothing and hair away from moving parts.
Safety information
Warning
Improperly executed work in the engine com-
partment can damage components and lead
to a safety hazard. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. The vehi-
cle manufacturer recommends having work
in the engine compartment performed by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Warning
There are protruding parts, for instance lock-
ing hooks, on the inside of the hood. There
is a risk of injury. If the hood is open, pay
attention to protruding parts and keep clear
of these areas.
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Warning
Opening hood
1. Pull lever, arrow 1. Hood is unlocked.
An incorrectly locked hood can open while
driving and restrict visibility. There is a risk
of accident, injury, or property damage. Stop
immediately and correctly close the hood.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when opening
and closing the hood. There is a risk of in-
jury. Make sure that the area of movement of
hood is clear while opening and closing.
2. After the lever is released, pull the lever
again, arrow 2.
Hood can be opened.
3. Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
NOTICE
Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the
hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to
property. Make sure that the wipers with the
wiper blades mounted are folded down onto
the windshield before opening the hood.
Closing the hood
NOTICE
When the hood is closed, it must engage on
both sides. Pressing again can damage the
hood. There is a risk of damage to property.
Open the hood again and then close it ener-
getically. Avoid pressing again.
Energetically close the hood from approx.
20 in/50 cm.
The hood must engage on both sides.
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