How do you open the hood on a 1976 Mercedes 450sl?

To open the hood on a 1976 Mercedes 450SL, first locate the hood release lever inside the car, typically found on the driver’s side near the footwell. Pull the lever to release the hood latch. Then, go to the front of the car, slide your hand under the center of the hood, and find the secondary latch. Push the latch to the side while lifting the hood to fully open it.