206 Controls in detailUseful featuresYou can take and place telephone calls us-
ing theí andì buttons on the 
steering wheel. To carry out other tele-
phone functions, use the control system 
(page 134).
See separate operating manual for instruc-
tions on how to use the telephone.
Tele Aid* The Tele Aid system
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three 
types of response:
automatic and manual emergency
roadside assistance and
information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged, 
properly connected, not damaged and cel-
lular and GPS coverage is available.
The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can 
be adjusted when using the volume control 
on the multifunction steering wheel. To 
raise, press buttonæ and to lower, 
press buttonç.
To activate, press the SOS button, the 
Roadside Assistance button• or 
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph 
(approximately 50 km / h), your vehicle is 
covering a distance of approx. 44 feet (ap-
proximately 13.5 m) every second.Warning!
G
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from 
using a cellular telephone while driving a ve-
hicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for 
safety reasons, the driver should not use the 
cellular telephone while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location before an-
swering or placing a call.
!The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys-
tem may only be performed by com-
pleting the subscriber agreement and 
placing an acquaintance call using the 
SOS button. Failure to complete either 
of these steps will result in a system 
that is not activated. If the system is 
not activated, the indicator lamp in the 
SOS button stays on after turning 
SmartKey in starter switch to 
position2 and the message 
TELE AID 
EMREG. CALL – NOT ACTIVATED
 will be 
shown in the multifunction display for 
approx. ten seconds.
If you have any questions regarding ac-
tivation, please call the Response Cen-
ter at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).