Mercedes-Benz 2007 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 326

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.
!
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.
Operation
Engine compartment
Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radia-
tor grille.
Lift bottom of hood at edge of radiator
grille.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
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