MOBILITY -> Engine compartment for your BMW 2 Series 2014-2021

Engine compartment  
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Engine compartment  
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐  
lected or the country variant. This also applies to  
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please  
comply with the relevant laws and regulations  
when using the corresponding functions and  
systems.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and special equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐  
Overview  
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Starting assistance, negative battery terminal  
Vehicle identification number  
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Oil filler neck  
Coolant tank  
Filler neck for washing fluid  
In 6-cylinder and diesel engines, the coolant  
tank is located on the opposite side of the en‐  
gine compartment.  
Starting assistance, positive battery terminal  
Engine compartment fuse box  
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Engine compartment  
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Bonnet  
WARNING  
Parts of the body can become trapped when  
opening and closing the bonnet. There is a  
danger of injury. When opening and closing,  
make sure that the area of movement of the  
bonnet is kept clear.  
Safety notes  
WARNING  
Incorrectly performed work in the engine com‐  
partment can damage components and poses  
a safety risk. There is a danger of accidents or  
damage to property. Have work in the engine  
compartment undertaken by a Service Partner  
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop.  
NOTE  
Wipers that are folded away from the wind‐  
screen can become trapped if the bonnet is  
opened. There is a risk of material damage. Be‐  
fore opening the bonnet, make sure that the  
wipers with wiper blades fitted are in contact  
with the windscreen.  
WARNING  
The engine compartment contains moving  
components. Certain components in the en‐  
gine compartment can also move when the ve‐  
hicle is switched off, for example the radiator  
fan. There is a danger of injury. Do not reach  
into an area where there are moving parts.  
Keep articles of clothing and hair away from  
moving parts.  
NOTE  
When closing, the bonnet must lock into place  
on both sides. Applying additional pressure can  
damage the bonnet. There is a risk of material  
damage. Open the bonnet again and close it  
firmly. Avoid applying additional pressure.  
Open the bonnet  
1. Pull the lever, arrow 1.  
The bonnet is released.  
WARNING  
The bonnet has protruding parts on the inside,  
for example locking hooks. There is a danger of  
injury. When the bonnet is open, watch out for  
protruding parts and keep these areas clear.  
WARNING  
If the bonnet is not correctly locked, it can  
come open during the journey and impair visi‐  
bility. There is a risk of accident. Stop immedi‐  
ately and close the bonnet correctly.  
2. After releasing the lever, pull the lever again,  
arrow 2.  
The bonnet is opened.  
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Indicator and warning lamps  
With the bonnet unlocked, a Check Control mes‐  
sage is shown.  
Closing the bonnet  
Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of ap‐  
proximately 50 cm, 20 in.  
The bonnet must engage on both sides.  
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