Mercedes-Benz 2002 ML 500, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Engine compartment
Hood
Opening
The hood lock release lever is located in
the driver’s footwell to the left of the park-
ing brake pedal.
1
Release lever
왘
Pull release lever
1
downwards.
The hood is unlocked. Handle
2
pro-
trudes slightly from the radiator grille.
If not, lift the hood slightly.
2
Handle for opening the hood
왘
Pull and hold handle
2
in direction of
arrow.
The hood is unlocked.
왘
Pull up on the hood and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
Warning!
G
Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could
be forced open by passing air flow.
!
To avoid damage to the windshield wip-
ers or hood, never open the hood if the
wiper arms are folded forward away
from the windshield.
Warning!
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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.