2004 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 357

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Fuel filler flap emergency release In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, you can open it manually. Manually unlocking the transmission selector lever In the case of power failure, the transmission selector lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle. Open the storage compartment in the center console ( page 244). Take out the cup holder*. Using two fingers in the horizontal slot at the upper rear side of the cup holder, lift cup holder upwards to remove. Hold the cover at a 45° angle. Insert a suitable object 1 (e.g. a pin) through the hole and press the pin downward. Remove pin 1. i 1 Release knob Open trunk lid. Remove right-side tail trim. Turn release knob 1 clockwise (arrow). The fuel filler flap can know be opened. 1 Pin The selector lever is locked again when moving it to position P. 357