Mercedes-Benz S 320 1999, Owner'S Manual

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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 neces­
sary to lift the hood up slightly).
Caution!
To avoid damage to the windshield
wipers or 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 hands
placed flat on edges of hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, if hood
is not fully closed, repeat closing
procedure. Do not push down on
hood to attempt to fully close it.
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. When
closing hood, use extreme
caution not to catch hands or
fingers.
The engine is equipped with a
transistorized ignition system.
Because of the high voltage it
is dangerous to touch any
com ponents (ignition coils,
spark plug sockets, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system
• with the engine running,
• while starting the engine,
• if ignition is “o n ” and the
engine is turned manually.
If you see flames, steam or
smoke coming from the en­
gine com partm ent, or if the
coolant tem perature gauge in­
dicates that the engine is over­
heated, do not open the hood.
Move away from vehicle and
do not open the hood until the
engine has cooled. If neces­
sary, call a fire department.
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