Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 308

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306 Maintenance and care

& WARNING Risk of injury from using the

windshield wipers while the engine hood

When the engine hood is open and the wind‐

shield wipers are set in motion, you can be

trapped by the wiper linkage.

Always switch off the windshield wipers

and ignition before opening the engine

To open: pull lever

to release the hood.

Push hood catch

upwards and lift the

hood by approximately 15 in (40 cm).

To close: lower the hood and let it fall from a

height of approximately 8 in (20 cm).

If the hood can still be lifted slightly, open

the hood again and close it with a little more

force until it engages correctly.