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How can I open the hood on a 2018 BMW X3?

I’m borrowing a friend’s car while mine is in the shop, and the windshield wiper fluid ran out. I want to refill it before returning the vehicle, but how do I open the hood of a 2018 BMW X3?

Jack Walsh · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

It was nice of your friend to let you borrow their car while yours is getting repaired, and I’m sure they’ll appreciate the windshield wiper refill!

To open the hood on a 2018

, you should:

Pull the hood release lever on the left-hand side of the driver’s footwell near the door. The hood will lift a few inches.

Release the hood lever and pull it a second time.

Lift the hood and secure it using the prop rod.

Besides refilling the windshield wiper fluid, if you want to do something nice for your friend, you should recommend they use

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