Open the driver door and look under the dash, right above the parking brake. You should see the hood release handle.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3551″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” title=”img_link_large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]
Step 2: Pull hood release to pop the hood up
Pull on the hood release and you will hear the hood pop up. Pull a couple of times on the release to make sure that the latches are released.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3550″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” title=”img_link_large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]
Step 3: Pull the hood release FORWARD (Not UP).
Behind the grill is the hood latch release. If you don’t see it, try lifting the hood up an inch. The release should pop out. Grab and pull the release forward. Do not try to lift the hood by pushing the hood release up.
Step 4: Open hood
Grab the hood and pull it up to open hood. If the hood does not open, pull the triangle shaped hood release and pull it forward some more.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3554″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” title=”img_link_large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text]These instructions apply to the majority of Mercedes-Benz models such as the E-Class, C-Class, ML-Class, S-Class, SLK, CLK and other models. A few models such as the C-Class W204 don’t have the release come through the grill, instead you have to put your hand under the hood and move the release.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
WARNING Risk of accident if the engine hood is unlatched while drivingAn unlocked engine hood may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.- Never unlatch the engine hood while driving.
- Before every trip, ensure that the engine hood is latched.
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the engine hood's range of movement.
- Only open or close the engine hood when there are no persons in the engine hood's range of movement.
- Before opening the hood, allow the engine to cool down.
- In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call the fire service.
Make sure of the following before performing tasks in the engine compartment:
- Switch the ignition off.
- Never touch the danger zone surrounding moving component parts, e.g. the rotation area of the fan.
- Remove jewelry and watches.
- Keep items of clothing and hair away from moving parts.
- Never touch component parts of the ignition system or the fuel injection system when the ignition is switched on.
- Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
- Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before opening the engine hood.
- To open: pull lever 1 to release the hood.
- Push handle 1 of the hood catch upwards and lift the hood by approximately 15 in (40 cm).
- To close: lower the hood and let it fall from a height of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
- If the hood can still be lifted slightly, open the hood again and close it with a little more force until it engages correctly.