Windshield Wipers; Emergency Operation Of Sliding Roof; Unlocking The Fuel Filler Flap - Mercedes-Benz 1985 380SE Owner's Manual

Windshield Wipers

In order to renew or release frozen
windshield wiper blades, the wind­
shield wiper arms can be pulled out
of their recess by hand. Sufficient
force must be applied to overcome
spring resistance.
In order to ensure operation of the
windshield wiper even when it is
snowing heavily, an overload protec­
tion has been installed. It becomes
effective if a certain wiping resis­
tance is exceeded as a result of
snow accumulation. The windshield
wiper arm will then no longer return
completely to its initial position,
although the windshield wiper motor
continues to run a full cycle. If this
condition is encountered, the accu­
mulated snow should be manually
removed when it is safe to do so.
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Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof

The sliding roof can be opened or
closed manually should an electrical
malfunction occur.
Remove small access plug in left
sidepanel of trunk. Insert socket
wrench (from tool kit) through open­
ing in panel and place on the hex-
drive on the electric motor. Turn
socket wrench as desired to open or
close roof.
To close the sliding roof, turn
wrench clockwise. 500 SEC turn
wrench counterclockwise.

Unlocking the Fuel Filler Flap

If the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap auto­
matically, pull down right trunk panel
slightly and pull back the connect­
ing rod between the vacuum
element and door tab.