2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 358

Operation Engine compartment The hood lock release lever is located in the driver's footwell. Warning! G Vehicles with diesel engine: The engine is equipped with a high-voltage electronic control unit for the injection system. Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components of the injection system (injectors, electrical wires) with the engine running while starting the engine when the ignition is switched on 2 Handle for opening the hood 1 Hood lock release lever Pull release lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked. Handle 2 protrudes slightly from the radiator grille. If not, lift the hood slightly. Press and hold handle 2. The hood is unlocked. Pull up on the hood in direction of arrow and then release it. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts. ! To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield. 357