2009 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 307

Practical hints Resetting activated head restraints X Insert a flat, blunt object into the left edge of gear selector lever cover 1 at the position indicated by the arrows. Loosen gear selector lever cover 1 using this object. Using your hands, pull gear selector lever cover 1 out and remove. Simultaneously push down release 2 and move the gear selector lever out of park position P. The gear selector lever is unlocked now. X X Open the trunk. Remove right side trim panel. Resetting activated head restraints If the active head restraints have been triggered in a rear-end collision, the active head restraints must be reset. You can tell that the active head restraints have been triggered when they have been moved forward and cannot be adjusted. X X X i Removing the side trim panel is a demanding process. We recommend that you contact Roadside Assistance (Y page 187) if you do not feel to have the ability to perform this process. i The gear selector lever is locked again as soon as you move it back to park position P. Fuel filler flap G Warning! Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you could injure yourself while releasing the fuel filler flap. In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, you can open it manually. 1 Release knob X X G Warning! For safety reasons, have the active head restraints checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end collision. G Warning! When pushing back the head restraint cushion, make sure your fingers do not become caught between the head restraint cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may lead to injury. i For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Be careful not to damage upholstery. Z Pull release knob 1 in direction of arrow. The fuel filler flap is unlocked. Open the fuel filler flap (Y page 197). 305