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:
Open engine bonnet/hood and ensure that engine hood/bonnet contact is not in workshop mode
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.
When working with diagnosis tools:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle gearbox: Removing and installing/replacing front axle differential
IMPORTANT:
For the initial filling of a new replacement front axle differential, the gearbox is filled with 600
ml oil! If oil is filled up to the lower edge of the oil filler opening, the gearbox would be
overfilled and in rare individual cases oil could emerge from the ventilation opening ...