BMW 840Ci, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Releasing
Pull the lever at the left under the fas-
cia.
a
Switch off the engine and allow
it to cool down before performing any
work inside the engine compartment.
Always disconnect the batteries
before any work is commenced on the
electrical system, particularly inside
the engine compartment. Careless or
incorrect handling of parts and mate-
rials when working on the car repre-
sents a personal safety risk. Please
study and comply with the relevant
instructions. If you are not familiar
with the regulations governing the
intended work, entrust it to BMW
Service instead.
c
To open:
Press the two sliding catches (arrows)
to the rear and raise the lid.
Engine compartment light
This comes on when the engine com-
partment lid is raised, if the car's main
lights are on.
To close:
Press both sides of the hood panel
down at the same time until it is heard
to engage.
a
When closing the engine com-
partment, keep the hands clear of the
apertures for the pop-up headlights,
or injury may result.
Should you notice while driving the
car that the engine compartment lid is
not properly secured, stop at once
and close it correctly.
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Engine compartment lid
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