Mercedes-Benz A Series Owner's Manual page 246

Pull emergency release 1 in the direction
X
of the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
Open the fuel filler flap.
X
Releasing the parking lock manually
on vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*
In the event of an electrical fault, it is possible
to release the selector lever lock manually to
move it out of position P, e.g. if you wish to
tow the vehicle away.
Cup holder
1
Apply the parking brake.
X
Pull up cup holder 1.
X
* optional
Vehicles with the CLASSIC or AVANT-
GARDE*design/trim level
Releasing the parking lock manually
Screwdriver or similar implement
1
Insert implement 1 into the opening.
X
Push implement 1 in the direction of the
X
arrow and simultaneously move the selec-
tor lever out of position P.
Remove implement 1.
X
The selector lever can now be moved freely
until it is returned to position P.
Practical advice
Locking/unlocking in an emergency
Vehicles with the ELEGANCE*design/
trim level or with the optional front
compartment armrest*
Releasing the parking lock manually
Screwdriver or similar implement
1
Release pin
2
G Risk of injury
Release pin 2 can become very hot. There-
fore only press the release pin with a suit-
able screwdriver or similar implement; oth-
erwise, you could burn yourself.
Use implement 1 to press release pin
X
and simultaneously move the selector lever
out of position P.
The selector lever can now be moved freely
until it is returned to position P.
2
Z
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