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BMW 7 Series: Safety Information For Working On Vehicles With Automatic Engine Start-Stop Function (MSA)

WARNING: If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop mode), the information "switch closed" is output. The automatic engine start-stop function is active.

An automatic engine start is possible.

Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles.

Before carrying out practical work on the engine, always ensure that the MSA functionality is deactivated so as to prevent automatic engine starting while work is being carried out in the engine compartment.

MSA function is deactivated by

  • Deactivate MSA by means of button (1) in passenger compartment
  • Open seat belt buckle and driver's door

General
Fig. 10: Identifying Automatic Engine Start/Stop Switch (MSA)

  • Open engine bonnet/hood and ensure that engine hood/bonnet contact is not in workshop mode
    • Workshop mode
      A = 10 mm
    • Basic setting (engine hood/bonnet open)
      B = 7 mm

To make sure that the engine hood/bonnet contact is at the basic setting, if necessary press the hood/bonnet contact up to the limit position before starting work and slowly release.

General
Fig. 11: Identifying Engine Hood/Bonnet Basic Setting And Workshop Mode

When working with diagnosis tools

  • Observe instructions in diagnosis tool

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING OIL

WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

Recycling

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Measures if oil is unintentionally released

  • Personal precautionary measures: Danger of slipping! Keep non-involved persons away from the work area. Wear personal protective clothing/equipment.
  • Environmental protection measures: Prevent oil from draining into drain channels, sewerage systems, pits, cellars, water and the ground.
  • Limiting spread: Use oil blocks to prevent the surface spread of oil.
  • Cleaning procedure: Bind and dispose of escaped oil with nonflammable absorbents.

NOTE: Do not flush oil away with water or aqueous cleaning agents.

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