Hood - Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner's Manual

Hood

To open:
Pull hood release handle located
on the left side panel below the
instrument panel. The hood re­
leases to the safety catch stop.
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Reach through the opening of the
star in the grill and pull the safety
catch lever behind the radiator grill
in the direction of the arrow, and
raise the hood (be sure that wipers
are resting on windshield).
To close:
Push hood down firmly.
Warning!
To help prevent personal injury,
stay clear of moving parts when
the hood is open and the engine
is running. Be sure the hood is
properly closed before driving.
The engine is equipped with a
transistorized ignition system.
Because of the high voltage it is
highly dangerous to touch any
components (ignition coil, distri­
butor, spark plug sockets, ignition
cables, diagnostic socket) of the
ignition system
if the ignition is "on" and the
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engine revved manually
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while starting the engine
with the engine running.
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