Engine Compartment; Hood - Mercedes-Benz 2008 CL-Class Operator's Manual

2008 cl-class

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Engine compartment

Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-

cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could

be forced open by passing air flow.

This could cause the hood to come loose

and injure you and/or others.

You could be injured when the hood is open

– even when the engine is turned off.

Parts of the engine can become very hot. To

prevent burns, only touch owner serviceable

components described in the Operator's

Manual and comply with all relevant safety

precautions.

1 Release lever

Pull release lever 1.

The hood is unlocked.

2 Lever for opening the hood

Engine compartment

To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or

hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are

folded forward away from the windshield.

Push lever 2 on the hood upwards.

Pull up on the hood and then release it.

The hood will be automatically held

open at shoulder height by gas-filled

To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of

moving parts when the hood is open and the

engine is running.

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.