Operation, maintenance -> Hood for your BMW X5 2000-2006

148nHood  
Unlocking  
Opening  
Closing  
Pull the lever located under the left side Pull the release handle and open the  
of the instrument panel.  
Allow the hood to fall from a height of  
about 12 in/30 cm so that it audibly  
engages.  
hood.  
Never attempt to perform any ser-  
vice or repair operations on your  
Observe the same precautions  
that apply to all closing operations  
by ensuring that the hood's travel range  
is clear and unobstructed before allow-  
ing the hood to fall into position.  
vehicle without the required profes-  
sional technical training. If you are not  
familiar with the regulations to be  
observed, only have work on your vehi-  
cle carried out by a BMW Sports Activ-  
ity Vehicle center or a workshop that  
uses personnel trained in accordance  
with BMW requirements. If this work is  
not carried out properly, there is a dan-  
ger of subsequent damage and related  
safety hazards.<  
If it is determined that the hood is not  
completely closed while driving, stop  
immediately and close it securely.<