2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 325

Operation Engine compartment The hood lock release lever is located to the left of the steering wheel under the dashboard. Closing Warning! G When closing the hood, use extreme caution not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that you do not close the hood on anyone. 2 Lever for opening the hood Push lever 2 under the hood upwards. 1 Hood lock release lever Pull lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked. Pull up on the hood and then release it. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts. Make sure the hood is securely engaged before driving off. Do not continue driving if the hood can no longer engage after an accident, for example. The hood could otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in motion and injure you and/or others. ! To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield. Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). The hood will lock audibly. Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it is not properly closed. Open it again and let it drop with somewhat greater force. 324