Engine Compartment; Hood - Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS-Class Operator's Manual

Engine compartment

Hood

G 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.
This could cause the hood to come loose
and injure you and/or others.
Opening
G Warning!
If you see flames or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, or if the coolant tem-
perature indicator indicates that the engine
is overheated, do not open the hood. Move
away from vehicle and do not open the
hood until the engine has cooled. If neces-
sary, call the fire department.
G Warning!
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, let the engine cool off
completely before touching any compo-
nents on the vehicle. Comply with all rele-
vant safety precautions.
G Warning!
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
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned off.
Stay clear of fan blades.
G Warning!
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high volt-
age it is dangerous to touch any compo-
nents (ignition coils, spark plug sockets,
diagnostic socket) of the ignition system
with the engine running
R
while starting the engine
R
when the ignition is switched on and the
R
engine is turned manually
Engine compartment
Hood lock release lever
1
X
Pull release lever 1.
The hood is unlocked.
!
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers
or hood, never open the hood if the wiper
arms are folded forward away from the
windshield.
Operation
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