2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 299

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Manual release for fuel filler flap Manual release for fuel filler flap 296 Replacing wiper blade insert For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering lock before replacing the wiper blade, otherwise the motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury. Notes: Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward. Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be scratched or broken. Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed. An improperly installed wiper blade may cause windshield damage. P80.20-2090-26 The manual release knob is located behind the right side trunk panel. In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob while simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap.