BMW 3 Series 2020-2023 Removing the Emergency Wheel User Manual
Removing the Emergency Wheel
- Pull the luggage compartment floor up.
- Slacken the luggage strap at the clasp, arrow 1, but do not release completely.
- Detach the hooks of the luggage straps at the lashing points.
- Remove the tool holder from the emergency wheel.
- Remove the emergency wheel from the storage well, arrow 2.
Inserting the emergency wheel
- Pull the luggage compartment floor up.
- Place the emergency wheel in the storage well.
- Insert the tool holder.
- Attach the hooks of the luggage straps at the lashing points.
- Tie the ratchet strap. Make sure that it is correctly and firmly seated.
- Push the cargo floor panel downward.
Engine compartment
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Overview
- Jump-starting, positive battery terminal
- Oil filler neck
- Depending on motorization: coolant reservoir for additional radiator
- Coolant reservoir, engine
- Vehicle identification number
- Filler neck for washer fluid
- Jump-starting, negative battery terminal
Hood
Safety information
Warning
Improperly executed work in the engine compartment can damage vehicle components and impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of an accident and damage to property. Have work in the engine compartment performed by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Warning
The engine compartment accommodates moving components. Certain components in the engine compartment can also move with the vehicle switched off, for instance the radiator fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach into the area of moving parts. Keep articles of clothing and hair away from moving parts.
Warning
There are protruding parts, for instance locking hook, on the inside of the hood. There is a risk of injury. If the hood is open, pay attention to protruding parts and keep clear of these areas.
Warning
An incorrectly locked hood can open while driving and restrict visibility. There is a risk of accident. Stop immediately and correctly close the hood.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of hood is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Make sure that the wipers with the wiper blades mounted are folded down onto the windshield before opening the hood.
NOTICE
When the hood is closed, it must engage on both sides. Pressing again can damage the hood. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Open the hood again and then close it energetically. Avoid pressing again.
Opening hood
- Pull lever, arrow 1. Hood is unlocked.
- After the lever is released, pull the lever again, arrow 2.
Hood can be opened. - Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
Closing the hood
Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides.
Operating materials
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific, and optional features offered by the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Reference Links
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