Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Resetting activated head restraints
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This procedure does not arm the anti-
theft alarm system, nor does it lock the fuel
filler flap.
Manually unlocking the gear selector
lever
If the vehicle’s electrical system is
malfunctioning, the gear selector lever could
remain locked in park position P. In this case
the gear selector lever can be unlocked
manually, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
1
Tool
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Open the storage compartment in the
center armrest (Y page 219).
X
Remove the cup holder (Y page 220).
X
Insert suitable tool 1 (e.g. a screwdriver)
into the opening.
X
Simultaneously push tool 1 downward
and move the gear selector lever out of
park position P.
X
Remove tool 1.
The gear selector lever is unlocked
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The gear selector lever is locked again as
soon as you move it back to park position
P.
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.
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Warning!
For safety reasons, have the active head
restraints checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end
collision.
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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.
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Be careful not to damage upholstery.
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For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints
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