Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Operator's Manual page 92

Hood
To open:
To unlock the hood, pull release lever
(1) under the driver's side of the
instrument panel. At the same time
handle (2) will extend out of the
radiator grill (it may be necessary to lift
the hood up slightly).
Caution!
To avoid damage to the windshield
wipers of hood, open the hood only
with wipers in the parked position.
Pull handle (2) completely out of
radiator grill and open hood (do not
pull up on handle),
To close:
Lower hood and let it drop into lock
from a height of approx. 1 ft (30 cm),
assisting with flat hands placed only on
edges of hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, if hood is not
fully closed, repeat closing procedure.
Warning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay
clear of moving parts when the hood
is open and the engine is running. Be
sure the hood is properly closed
before driving.
The engine is equipped with a
transistorized ignition system.
Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components
(ignition coil, distributor, spark plug
sockets, ignition cables, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system
• with the engine running,
• while starting the engine,
•
if the ignition is "on" and the
engine is turned manually.
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