Dodge 2007 Sprinter Owner's Manual page 187

Engine
Warning
If the hood support strut is not engaged, the
hood can fall shut. You could be injured.
After opening the hood, you should there-
fore check whether the support strut is en-
gaged.
Swing the hood upward until support
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strut 3 engages and the hood is sup-
ported.
Warning
Engine parts may be hot and can rotate.
There is a risk of injury if the hood is open
and the engine is running.
Only open the hood when the engine has
stopped and cooled down.
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Warning
The engine has an electronic ignition system
which carries a high voltage. For this reason,
you must never touch the ignition system
components (ignition coil, test socket)
while:
the engine is running
the engine is being started
the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock and the engine is being cranked by
hand
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Closing
Warning
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the hood.
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Warning
Make sure that the hood is securely en-
gaged before driving off. Do no continue
driving if the hood can no longer engage af-
ter an accident, for example.
The hood could otherwise come loose while
the vehicle is in motion and endanger you
and/or others.
Lift the hood gently.
Push back support strut 3
( page 185).
CAUTION
!
When you press the support strut back,
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make sure that you do not press it
against the detent position and cause it
to bend.
Let the hood drop from a height of ap-
proximately 05. ft (30 cm).
The hood engages audibly.
Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
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