Mercedes-Benz SLK-CLASS Operator's Manual page 69

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
The hood release is located on the driver
side under the instrument panel.
1 Hood lock release lever
Pull hood lock release lever 1 in direc-
tion of arrow.
G 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.
2 Lever for opening the hood
Push lever 2 on the hood upward to
release hood.
Operation
Engine compartment
With the hood released, lift the hood by
lifting it at the front edge.
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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