Closing the hood

Closing the hood
Drop the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over immediately
and close it securely.◀
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
See also:
Easy entry/exit
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Switching off automatically
System switches off: above approx. 9 mph/
15 km/h.
Switch on the system again if necessary. ...
High-performance lightweight brake system
The dynamic performance of the sports sedan calls for a larger brake system,
and the new BMW 3-Series thus uses lightweight sliding-calliper brakes with
large vented discs. The aluminium front cal ...
