2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 194

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 192 Version: 2.11.8.1 192 Engine compartment Check the following: REngine RTire oil level (Y page 193) level (Y page 196) lighting (Y page 267) inflation pressure (Y page 201) RCoolant RVehicle RWasher RBrake system and headlamp cleaning system (Y page 196) fluid (Y page 197) 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! 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 Operation Engine compartment Hood G Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others. the engine running starting the engine Rwhile Rwhen the ignition is switched on and the engine is turned manually Opening G Warning! Do not open the hood when the engine is overheated. You could be seriously injured. Observe the coolant temperature display to determine whether the engine may be overheated. If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment, move away from the vehicle. Wait until the engine has cooled. If necessary, call the fire department. X Pull hood lock release lever :. The hood is unlocked. G Warning! You could be injured when the hood is open - even when the engine is turned off. Parts of the engine can become very hot. To prevent burns, let the engine cool completely before touching any components on the vehicle. Comply with all relevant safety precautions. ! Never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield. Otherwise the windshield wipers or the hood could be damaged.