Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 296)

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Operation
Engine compartment
̈ Pull hood lock release lever 1 in direc-
tion of arrow.
The hood is unlocked.
2 Lever for opening the hood
̈ Push lever 2 on the hood upward to
release hood.
̈ With the hood released, lift the hood by
lifting it at the front edge.
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.
!
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 hand or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving. Do not continue driving if the
hood can no longer engage after an accident
for example. The hood could otherwise
come loose while the vehicle is in motion
and injure you and/or others.