Opening the hood
Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines, 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.◀
1. Pull the lever.

2. Press the release handle and open the hood.

See also:
1982: the second generation - four-door, Convertible, Touring and BMW M3,
plus the first diesel engine for the sports sedan
The new BMW 3-Series oozed progress and variety out of every pore, as its
fresh new design, optimised aerodynamics, improved space and comfort, higher
output and additional body and engine variant ...
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling
using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving
it. ...
Instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps
4 Tachometer
5 Engine oil temperature
6 External temperature
7 Electronic displays
8 Miles, trip miles
9 Clock
10 Reset miles ...
