Hood - Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 1993 Owner's Manual

Hood

To open:
To unlock the hood, pull release
lever (1) under the driver' s side of
the instrument panel. At the same
time handle (2) will extend out of
the radiator grill (it may be neces-
sary to press the hood down
slightly).
Important!
To avoid damage to the wind-
shield wiper or hood, open the
hood only with wiper in the parked
position.
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Pull handle (2) completely out of
radiator grill and open hood (do
not pull up on handle).
To close:
Lower hood and let it drop into the
latch from a height of approx.
hands placed only on edges of
hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, if hood
is not fully closed, re-open and
repeat closing procedure. Do not
push down hard on hood surface.
Warning!
To help prevent personal
injury, stay clear of moving
parts when the hood is open
and the engine is running. Se
sure the hood is properly
closed before driving.
The engine is equipped with a
transistorized ignition system.
Because of the high voltage it
is dangerous to touch any
components (ignition coil,
distributor, spark plug sockets,
ignition cables, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system:
with the engine running
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while starting the engine
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if the ignition is "on" and
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the engine is turned
manually.
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