Whats this pull handle for?

It looks like the emergency starter.... I have one like that on my lawnmower!

Ha!! Sorry, I couldn't resist

 

Yup. It's the backup/reserve trunk opener (one for each side).

You've also got a reserve/backup cable for your engine hatch (inside the gas lid) as well as a reserve cable for your gas lid (inside your engine compartment).

Lots of redunduncy on 348's, such as a limp-home mode that runs 4 cylinders if there is a problem with the other half of the engine, two ABS computer cards inside the ABS box, both of which monitor the other and can take over if the other fails, etc.

 

I've looked for this cable inside my engine compartment for my gas lid. I was at the gas station a few months back and couldn't get the lid to deploy.

Anyone have a picture of where this cable is? I couldn't find it inside my 348.

 

"Shaft" and I would be happy to point out the emergency backup release for the fuel filler door inside the engine compartment. As a tip, make sure that the handle is pushed all the way back into the cable - if it's part way out, the filler door may not latch shut properly.

Of course, information like this is readily available in the Owners Handbook.
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If you hunt along the left side of the engine bay you will find it.

 

I remember the first time i went to get gas and shut off the car, then hit the fuel door button.

Boy was I pissed it didnt work.

 

Tooooo funny...thanks!