Where is the hood release on a 2001 Mercedes E430?

On a 2001 Mercedes E430, the hood release lever is located inside the vehicle, on the driver's side, near the lower left corner of the dashboard. It is typically a small, black lever with a picture of a car hood on it. Pulling this lever will release the hood latch, allowing you to open the hood. After releasing it, you may need to lift the hood slightly and locate the safety catch to fully open it.