2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 244

Operation Engine compartment G Warning! To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running. The radiator fan may continue to run for approximately 30 seconds or may even restart after the engine has been turned off. Stay clear of fan blades. G Warning! Vehicles with gasoline engine: The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the ignition system Rwith the engine running Rwhile starting the engine Rwhen the ignition is switched on and the engine is turned manually G Warning! 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) Rwith the engine running Rwhile starting the engine Rwhen the ignition is switched on ! To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield. 2 Handle ! To avoid damage to the handle never pull up the hood on the handle. X 1 Hood lock release lever X Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radiator grille. X Pull up on hood. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts. Pull release lever 1. The hood is unlocked. 242