2. Pull the hood release lever. This will release the hood latch.
3. Get out of the car and go to the front of the vehicle.
4. Locate the hood release button. It is a small, black button located in the center of the hood, near the Mercedes-Benz emblem.
5. Press the hood release button. This will cause the hood to pop up slightly.
6. Lift the hood up until it is fully open. There is a prop rod on the driver's side of the engine bay that you can use to hold the hood up.