Under the hood

necessary technical knowledge. Do not work on the car unless you possess the necessary technical knowledge.

If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a BMW center or by a workshop that work according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.

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General information
Overloading the vehicle To avoid exceeding the approved carrying capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the rate at which damage de ...

Connecting jumper cables
1. Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab. 2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery, or to the cor ...

Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle, classified as road-safe and recommended. Consult your service center for m ...