Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon - Manual (Page 308)

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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.
̈ Open the tailgate.
̈ Press button 1.
̈ Fold down trim panel 2.
̈ Reach inside through opening 3 in
direction of arrow.
̈ 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
̈ Open the storage compartment in front
of the center armrest (
୴ page 217).
̈ Release coin holder 1 (e.g. using a
small coin).
̈ Swing coin holder 1 aside.
̈ Insert a tool 2 (e.g. flat blade
screwdriver) into the opening.
̈ Perform the following two steps
simultaneously:
̈ Push tool 2 down.
̈ Move gear selector lever from
position P.
̈ Reinstall coin holder 1 after removing
tool 2 from the opening.
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The gear selector lever is locked again
when moving it to position P.