Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Operation
Engine compartment
The hood lock release lever is located in
the driver’s footwell.
1 Hood lock 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
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Press and hold handle
2.
The hood is unlocked.
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Pull up on the hood in direction of
arrow and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
Warning!
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Vehicles with diesel engine:
The engine is equipped with a high-voltage
electronic control unit for the injection
system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components of the
injection system (injectors, electrical wires)
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.