Engine Compartment; Hood - Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Operator's Manual

Operation

Engine compartment

Engine compartment

Hood

Warning!
Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could
be forced open by passing air flow.
Opening
1 Hood release
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Pull lever 1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked. Handle 2 pro-
trudes slightly from the radiator trim. If
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not, lift the hood slightly.
!
To avoid damage to the windshield wip-
ers or hood, never open the hood if the
wiper arms are folded forward away
from the windshield.
2 Handle for opening the hood
Pull handle 2 to its stop out of the radi-
ator grill.
Pull up on the hood and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
Warning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running. Make sure the hood is
properly closed before driving. When closing
the hood, use extreme caution not to catch
hands or fingers.
The radiator fan may continue to run for ap-
proximately 30 seconds or even restart af-
ter the engine has been turned off. Stay
clear of fan blades.
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