Hood - Mercedes-Benz 300 SE 1989 Owner's Manual

Hood

To open:
To unlock the hood, pull release lever
(1) under the driver's side of the
instrum ent panel. A t the same time
handle (2 ) will pop out of the radiator
grill (it may be necessary to lift the
hood up slightly).
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Pull handle (2) com pletely out of
radiator grill and open hood (do not
pull up on handle).
Caution!
To avoid damage to the windshield
w ipers or hood, open the hood only
with w ipers in the parked position.
To close:
Close hood by depressing it 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
dangerous to touch any compo­
nents (ignition coil, distributor,
spark plug sockets, ignition
cables, diagnostic socket) of the
ignition system
• if the ignition is "on" and the
engine turned manually
• while starting the engine
• with the engine running.