hood release MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

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Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom usingthewindshield wipers whilethe engine hoodis open
Whenthe engine hood is open andthe wind‐shield wipers are set in motion,you can betrappedbythe wiper linkage.
Always switch offthe windshield wipersand ignition before openingthe enginehood.
Toopen:pull lever1toreleasethe hood.Push handle1ofthe hood catch upwardsand liftthe hoodbyapproximately15in(40 cm).Toclose:lowerthe hood and let itfall from aheight of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
Ifthe hood canstill be lifted slightly,openthe hood again and close it with a little moreforce until it engages correctly.
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