Hood - Mercedes-Benz 300 E 1990 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 pop out of the
radiator grill (it may be necessary
to lift the hood up slightly).
Pull handle (2) completely out of
radiator grill and open hood (do
not pull up on handle).
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Caution!
To avoid damage to the wind­
shield wiper or hood, open the
hood only with wiper in the parked
position.
To close:
Lower hood and let it drop into the
lock from a height of approx.
30 cm (1ft).
Do not press down on hood with
hands.
Warning!
To help prevent personal in­
jury, 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 danger­
ous to touch any components
(ignition coil, distributor, spark
plug sockets, ignition cables,
diagnostic socket) of the igni­
tion system:
• with the engine running
• while starting the engine
• if the ignition is "on" and
the engine turned manually.