Mobility -> Engine compartment for Your BMW M3 4 Door Sixth Generation (2015-2025)

Engine compartment  
Mobility  
Engine compartment  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
Important features in the engine compartment  
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Jump-starting, negative battery terminal  
Vehicle identification number  
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Engine compartment fuse box  
Oil filler neck  
Washer fluid reservoir  
Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling  
Coolant reservoir for engine cooling  
Jump-starting, positive battery terminal  
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐  
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed  
only by a service center.  
Hood  
Hints  
If work is not carried out properly, there is a  
danger of subsequent damage and related  
safety hazards.◀  
Working in the engine compartment  
Never attempt to perform any service or  
repair operations on your vehicle without the  
necessary professional technical training.  
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Mobility  
Engine compartment  
Never reach into the engine compart‐  
ment  
Danger of jamming  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine  
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐  
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀  
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Fold down wiper arm  
Before opening the hood, ensure that the  
wiper arms are against the windshield, or this  
may result in damage.◀  
Opening the hood  
1. Pull lever, arrow 1.  
Hood is unlocked  
Energetically close the hood.  
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.  
2. After the lever is released, pull the lever  
again, arrow 2.  
Hood can be opened.  
Indicator/warning lights  
When the hood is unlocked, a Check Control  
message is displayed.  
Closing the hood  
Properly closing the hood  
If the hood has not audibly engaged and  
closed, reopen the hood and close it again.  
Otherwise, pressing down on it could cause  
damage to the hood.◀  
Hood open when driving  
If you see any signs that the hood is not  
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐  
mediately and close it securely.◀  
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