2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 296

Operation Engine compartment Pull hood lock release lever 1 in direction of arrow. The hood is unlocked. With the hood released, lift the hood by lifting it at the front edge. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts. Closing Warning! 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. ! To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield. G When closing the hood, use extreme caution not to catch hand or fingers. Be careful that you do not close the hood on anyone. Make sure the hood is securely engaged before driving. 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. 2 Lever for opening the hood Push lever 2 on the hood upward to release hood. 295