How to open hood on BMW 530i?

To open Your hood on Your BMW 530I, park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle under the lower-left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly. Push the hood latch lever (located under the front edge of the hood to the center) to the side and raise the hood. Once You have raised the hood slightly, You can release the lever. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood. When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and remove Your hands and let the hood close.