Operation
Engine compartment
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Engine compartment
Hood
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Warning!
To avoid damage to the windshield
wipers 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.
Do not pull the release lever while the
vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood
could be forced open by passing air flow.
Opening
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or even restart
after the engine has been turned off. Stay
clear of fan blades.
Warning!
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2
Handle for opening the hood
If you see flames or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, or if the coolant tem-
perature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheated, do not open the hood. Move
away from vehicle and do not open the hood
until the engine has cooled. If necessary,
call the fire department.
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Pull handle 2 to its stop out of
radiator grille.
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Hood release
Pull up on the hood (do not pull up on
the handle) and then release it.
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Pull lever 1 downwards.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
The hood is unlocked and handle 2
will extend out of the radiator grille.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C240, Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz C320, Mercedes-benz W203 |
Model Year | 2004 |
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Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
It is a good reference material specially if you bought the car second hand