Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 542)

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Operation
Engine compartment
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Engine compartment
Hood
Opening
1 Release lever
̈ Pull release lever 1.
The hood is unlocked.
2 Handle for opening the hood
̈ Lift the hood slightly.
Handle 2 will extend out of the radia-
tor grille.
̈ Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radiator
grille.
̈ Lift bottom of hood at edge of radiator
grille.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
Warning!
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Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could
be forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose
and injure you and/or others.
Warning!
G
You could be injured when the hood is open
– even when the engine is turned off.
Parts of the engine can become very hot. To
prevent burns, let the engine cool off com-
pletely before touching any components on
the vehicle. Comply with all relevant safety
precautions.
!
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or
hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are
folded forward away from the windshield.
! To avoid damage to handle 2 never pull up
the hood on handle 2.
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