Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 - Manual (Page 493)

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Operation
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!
G
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 others.
Warning!
G
You could be injured when the hood is open
– even when the engine is switched off.
Parts of the engine can become very hot. To
prevent burns, only touch the components
described in the Operator’s Manual and
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.