2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 251

Operation Engine compartment ! Make sure the windshield wipers are not folded away from the windshield. Otherwise the windshield wipers or the hood could be damaged. Make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the hood. A minimum clearance in front of the vehicle of 1.3 ft (40 cm) is required. i If it was not possible to release the hood, pull the release lever downwards more firmly. The release lever is located in the driver's footwell. Pull the hood towards you to the stop. 2 Hood latch The hood latches are located in the upper air intake next to the headlamp units. Pull the hood latches 2. This completes the second stage. 1 Release lever The hood folding mechanism is disengaged in two stages. Pull release lever 1 downwards. This completes the first stage. 251