2007 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 493

Operation Engine compartment Hood Lift the hood slightly. Warning! G Handle 2 will extend out of the radiator grille. ! To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield. Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and others. ! To avoid damage to handle 2 never pull up the hood on handle 2. 1 Release lever Opening Warning! Pull release lever 1. The hood is unlocked. Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radiator grille. Lift bottom of hood at edge of radiator grille. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts. G You could be injured when the hood is open - even when the engine is switched off. Parts of the engine can become very hot. To prevent burns, only touch the components described in the Operator's Manual and comply with all relevant safety precautions. 2 Handle for opening the hood 492