Mercedes Benz 2003 slk 230 kompressor User Manual

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Operation
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Hood
Opening
Hood release
Pull hood release 1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked.
Lever for opening the hood
Push lever 2 on the hood upwards.
Open the hood (do not pull up on the 
lever) and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held 
open at shoulder height by gas-filled 
struts. 
Warning!
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Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could 
be forced open by passing air flow.
!
To avoid damage to the windshield wip-
ers or hood, never open the hood if the 
wiper arms are folded forward away 
from the windshield.
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To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of 
moving parts when the hood is open and the 
engine is running. Make sure the hood is 
properly closed before driving. When closing 
the hood, use extreme caution not to catch 
hands or fingers.
The radiator fan may continue to run for ap-
proximately 30 seconds or even restart af-
ter the engine has been turned off. Stay 
clear of fan blades.