Closing - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Engine compartment
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The release lever on the hood is in the footwell
on the left-hand side of the vehicle when viewed
in the direction of travel.
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
X
turned off.
Pull release lever : on the hood.
X
The hood is released.
Lift the hood slightly.
X
Push the handle of hood catch ; in the direc-
X
tion of the arrow and lift the hood.
The hood is opened and held open automati-
cally by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of
X
approximately 8 in (20 cm).
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
X
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
with a little more force.
Radiator
Do not cover up the radiator, such as with a
thermal mat or insect protection cover. Other-
wise, the values of the European on-board diag-
nostics may be affected. Some of these read-
ings are required by law and must be accurate at
all times.
Engine oil
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There
is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment:
switch off the ignition
R
never reach into the area where there is a
R
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
remove jewelry and watches
R
keep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
R
ple, away from moving parts
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WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.