Mercedes-Benz 2000 CL 500 Operator's Manual page 335

To open:
To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the
driver's side of the instrument panel. At the same time a
handle will extend out of the radiator grill.
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cluster display
Pull handle (2) to its stop out of radiator grill and open
hood (do not pull up on the handle).
Note:
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, open
the hood only with the wipers in the parked position.
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