2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 252

Operation Engine compartment Closing Warning! Pull the hood upwards in the center, against the resistance of the gas-filled spring struts. 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. ! Make sure the rollers at the rear of the hood are engaged and the guide pins line up with the guide holes. Otherwise the hood may be damaged. Hold the front center part of the hood with both hands and push it backwards. After pushing the hood backwards about half-way, you will feel the hood passing a crest and the resulting force pulling the hood away from you. At that point, let go of the hood and let it fall onto the latches. The hood should now be locked and entirely closed. Check that the hood is properly closed. If the hood is not properly engaged, repeat the closing procedure. Press the front part of the hood. The hood opens and will automatically be held in position by gas-filled spring struts. ! Make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the hood. A minimum overhead clearance of 6.6 ft (2.0 m) is required. 252