Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Fuel filler flap
In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, you can open
it manually.
왘
Open the tailgate.
왘
Press button 1 .
왘
Fold down trim panel 2 .
왘
Reach inside through opening 3 in
direction of arrow.
왘
Turn release knob 4 clockwise
(arrow).
The fuel filler flap can now be opened.
Manually unlocking the transmission
gear selector lever
In the case of power failure the transmis-
sion gear selector lever can be manually
unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
1 Coin holder
2 Tool
왘
Open the storage compartment in front
of the center armrest (
컄
page 217).
왘
Release coin holder 1 (e.g. using a
small coin).
왘
Swing coin holder 1 aside.
왘
Insert a tool 2 (e.g. flat blade
screwdriver) into the opening.
왘
Perform the following two steps
simultaneously:
왘
Push tool 2 down.
왘
Move gear selector lever from
position
P .
왘
Reinstall coin holder 1 after removing
tool 2 from the opening.
i
The gear selector lever is locked again
when moving it to position
P .