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:
Parked car ventilation
The conceptThe parked car ventilation provides ventilation to the passenger compartment
and lowers its temperature, if necessary.
The parked car ventilation system is operated via iDrive. Two diffe ...
Stowing cargo
► Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
► Cover sharp edges and corners.
► Do not stack cargo abov ...
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e ...
