Hood; Parking Brake - Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Owner's Manual

Hood

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To open, pull handle (below the L-H
side of instrument panel) to unlock
it. The hood opens to the safety
catch stop. Pull lever in radiator
grille as indicated by the arrow and
lift hood (windshield wiper arms
must not be folded out).
To close, press down hood firmly.
Note:
There is a risk of injury when the
hood is open and the engine is
running.
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The engine is equipped with a tran­
sistorized ignition system. Because
of the high voltage it is highly
dangerous to touch any com ­
ponents (ignition coil, distributor,
spark plug sockets, ignition cables,
diagnostic socket) of the ignition
system!
• if the ignition is "on" and the en­
gine reved manually
• while starting the engine
• with running engine

Parking Brake

Depress parking brake pedal (1).
When the steering lock key is in
position "2", the brake warning
lamp in the instrument cluster
comes on.
To release, pull release button (2)
on the instrument panel. The park­
ing brake releases in one rapid
movement. The parking brake warn­
ing lamp in the instrument cluster
must go out.