Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 381)

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Operation
Engine compartment
The hood lock release lever is located in
the driver’s footwell.
1 Release lever
̈ Pull release lever 1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked. Handle 2 pro-
trudes slightly from the radiator grille.
If not, lift the hood slightly.
2 Handle for opening the hood
̈ Press and hold handle 2.
The hood is unlocked.
̈ Pull up on the hood in direction of ar-
row and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
Closing
̈ Let the hood drop from a height of
approximately 1 ft (30 cm).
The hood will lock audibly.
̈ Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
If you can raise the hood at a point
above the headlamps, then it is not
properly closed. Open it again and let it
drop with somewhat greater force.
ț with the engine running
ț while starting the engine
ț when the ignition is switched on
!
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or
hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are
folded forward away from the windshield.
Warning!
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When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure that the hood is securely en-
gaged before driving off. Do not continue
driving if the hood can no longer engage af-
ter an accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and endanger you and others.
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