Mercedes-Benz 2000 CL 500 Operator's Manual page 336

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and controls cluster display data
Engine compartment 330
To close:
Lower the hood and let it drop into lock from a height of
3
approx. 1 ft. (30 cm), assisting with hands placed flat on
3
edges of hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, please make sure that hood is
fully closed. If not, repeat closing procedure. Do not
push down on hood to attempt to fully close it.