2003 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 313

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Using a lint-free cloth, insert new batteries under the contact spring with the plus (+) side facing up. Return battery compartment into housing until it locks into place. Fuel filler flap Manually unlocking the transmission selector lever In case of power failure, the transmission selector lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle. Insert a tool 3 (e.g. screwdriver) into the opening. Perform the following two steps simultaneously: Open the storage compartment in front of the center armrest. 1 Release lever Remove the right side trim panel in the trunk. Reach inside in direction of arrow 2. Turn release knob 1 clockwise as far as it will go. The fuel filler flap can be opened. Take out cover 1. Insert a pin into the opening of division 2 and pry the division out. Push pin 3 forward in the direction of the arrow. Move selector lever from position P. Reinstall the division and cover after removing the tool from the opening. i The selector lever is locked again when moving it to position P. 313