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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

Electronic Chassis Alignment
Fig. 33: Identifying MSA Button

  • 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.

Electronic Chassis Alignment
Fig. 34: Identifying Basic Setting Of Engine Hood/Bonnet Open

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.

STARTUP OF ICM CONTROL UNIT

NOTE: Startup of ICM control unit must be carried out:

  • After replacement or removal and installation of ICM control unit

Connect vehicle to BMW diagnosis system.

Select and carry out startup of ICM control unit under Service functions.

TEST CONDITIONS FOR CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Observe the following test conditions prior to the chassis/wheel alignment check:

1. Correct and identical wheel rim and tire sizes.

2. Correct tread depth. The tread depth for each axle may differ from left to right by max. 1_2 mm.

3. Correct tire pressure (see label on vehicle).

4. Wheel bearing play OK.

5. Steering backlash OK.

6. Condition of suspension and shock absorbers OK: Visually inspect for breakage, etc.

7. Vehicles with self-levelling suspension: Pull fuse of air supply system so that there is no controlling down or up.

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