Mercedes-Benz GLC : Engine compartment / Opening and closing the hood

WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the hood unlocked

The hood may open and block your view.

Never release the hood when driving.

Before every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.

WARNING Risk of accident and injury when opening and closing the hood

The hood may suddenly drop into the end position.

There is a risk of injury for anyone in the hood's range of movement.

Do not open or close the hood if there is a person in the hood's range of movement.

WARNING Risk of burns when opening the hood

If you open the hood when the engine has overheated or when there is a fire in the engine compartment, the following situations may occur:

• You could come into contact with hot gases.
• You could come into contact with other hot, escaping operating fluids.

Before opening the hood, allow the overheated engine to cool down.

In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call the fire service.

WARNING Risk of injury due to moving parts

Components in the engine compartment may continue running or start up suddenly, even if the ignition is switched off.

Make sure of the following before performing tasks in the engine compartment:

Switch the ignition off.

Never reach into the danger zone surrounding moving components, e.g. the rotation area of the fan.

Remove jewelery and watches.

Keep items of clothing and hair away from moving parts.

WARNING Risk of injury from touching components under voltage

The ignition system and the fuel injection system work under high voltage. You could receive an electric shock.

Never touch components of the ignition system or the fuel injection system when the ignition is switched on.

WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment

Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.

Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.

WARNING Risk of injury from using the windshield wipers while the engine hood is open

When the engine hood is open and the windshield wipers are set in motion, you can be trapped by the wiper linkage.

Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before opening the engine hood.

NOTE Plug-in hybrid

Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

Opening the hood

To release the hood, pull on handle .

Push handle of the hood catch upwards and lift the hood until it opens automatically.

Closing the hood

Lower the hood to a height of around 8 in (20 cm) and then allow it to fall, applying a little force as you let it go.

If the hood can still be lifted slightly, open the hood again and close it with a little more force until it engages correctly.