Mercedes-Benz 2000 CL 500 - Manual (Page 335)

329 Engine compartment
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
To open:
To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the
driver’s side of the instrument panel. At the same time a
handle will extend out of the radiator grill.
Pull handle (2) to its stop out of radiator grill and open
hood (do not pull up on the handle).
Note:
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, open
the hood only with the wipers in the parked position.