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.
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Adjusting: Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The ...