Mercedes-Benz 2005 E 320 - Manual (Page 300)

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Operation
Engine compartment
̄ Engine compartment
Hood
Opening
1 Hood release
̈ Pull lever 1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked and handle 2
will extend out of the radiator grille.
2 Handle for opening the hood
̈ Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radia-
tor grille.
̈ Pull up on the hood (do not pull up on
the handle) and then release it.
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.
!
To avoid damage to the windshield wip-
ers or hood, never open the hood if the
wiper arms are folded forward away
from the windshield.
Warning!
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To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running. Make sure the hood is
properly closed before driving. When closing
the hood, use extreme caution not to catch
hands or fingers.
The radiator fan may continue to run for ap-
proximately 30 seconds or even restart af-
ter the engine has been turned off. Stay
clear of fan blades.