Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Make sure of the following before performing
tasks in the engine compartment:
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Switch the ignition off.
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Never reach into the danger zone sur‐
rounding moving components, e.g. the
rotation area of the fan.
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Remove jewelery and watches.
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Keep items of clothing and hair away
from moving parts.
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WARNING Risk of injury from touching
components under voltage
The ignition system and the fuel injection
system work under high voltage. You could
receive an electric shock.
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Never touch components of the ignition
system or the fuel injection system
when the ignition is switched on.
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WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
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Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in
the following.
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WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windshield wipers while the engine hood
is open
When the engine hood is open and the wind‐
shield wipers are set in motion, you can be
trapped by the wiper linkage.
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Always switch off the windshield wipers
and ignition before opening the engine
hood.
Opening the hood
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Pull on handle 1 twice.
The hood will be released and open slightly.
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Then lift the hood by hand.
326 Maintenance and care