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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index In the event of an ETR or airbag deployment, if the 
system cannot connect to the Emergency Response
Center, it will attempt to contact 9-1-1. Close the
cover (1) after the emergency call is concluded.
Wa r n i n g !
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the 
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehicle in 
a dangerous road location), please do not wait for 
voice contact after you have pressed the emergency 
button. Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a 
safe location. The Response Center will 
automatically contact local emergency officials 
with the vehicle’s approximate location 
Roadside Assistance button •
Located below the center armrest cover is the Roadside 
Assistance button•. Pressing and holding the 
button (for longer than 2 seconds) will initiate a call to a 
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher. The 
button will flash while the call is in progress. The 
message “ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE – CONNECTING 
CALL” will appear in the multifunction display. When the connection is established, the message “ROADSIDE 
ASSISTANCE – CALL CONNECTED” appears in the 
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit 
data generating the vehicle identification number, 
model, color and location (subject to availability of 
cellular and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance 
dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be 
established.  The nature of the need for assistance 
can then be described. 
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 For services such as labor and/or towing charges
 may apply.Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual 
for moreinformation. Sign and Drive services: Services such as jump start, 
a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a f lat tire 
with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable
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