Engine Compartment; Hood - Mercedes-Benz 2008 S550 Operator's Manual

Engine compartment

Hood

Warning!
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/or others.
Opening
Warning!
You could be injured when the hood is open
– even when the engine is turned off.
Parts of the engine can become very hot. To
prevent burns, let the engine cool off com-
pletely before touching any components on
the vehicle. Comply with all relevant safety
precautions.
G
1 Release lever
Pull release lever 1.
The hood is unlocked.
G
2 Handle for opening the hood
Engine compartment
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.
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.
Operation
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