2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE phone

244 Controls in detailAudio systemEmergency calls “911”
The following describes how to dial a “911”
emergency call using the audio system
head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified
mobile phone* is inserted in the phone
cradle*. Unless otherwise specified, the
descriptions refer to the audio system
head unit.
Consult the separate telephone operating
instructions that came with your mobile
phone* for information on how to place a
“911” emergency call on the mobile
phone*. The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:


Telephone must be switched on.


The corresponding mobile communica-
tions network must be available.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
will have to initiate rescue measures your-
self. GSM network phones
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone locked

Press hbutton to switch to tele-
phone operation. PIN?
appears in the audio display.

Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.

Press
OK soft key or sbutton for
dialing to begin.
DIALING
appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.

Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
Warning!
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The “911” emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a crim-
inal offense.
iEmergency calls may not be possible
with all telephone networks or if certain
network services and/or telephone
functions are active. Check with your
local service providers.

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Audio system
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone un-
locked
Press hbutton to switch to tele-
phone operation.

Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.

Press sbutton for dialing to begin. DIALING
appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.

Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency. TDMA/CDMA network phones
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone locked

Press hbutton to switch to tele-
phone operation. CODE?
appears in the audio display.

Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.

Press
OK soft key or sbutton for di-
aling to begin.
DIALING
appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.

Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency. Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone un-
locked

Press hbutton to switch to tele-
phone operation.

Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.

Press sbutton for dialing to begin.DIALING
appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.

Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
iIf no SIM card is in the mobile phone, NO SERVICE
appears in the audio dis-
play. In that case, you only can make an
emergency call on the mobile phone it-
self, without the use of the head unit.

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Center armrest
Depending on vehicle production date,
your vehicle is equipped with either arm-
rest design A or B.
Armrest design A
1Handle
2Button (passenger side)
3Button (driver side)
4Compartment lock (lock position)
5Compartment lock (unlock position)Opening storage compartment

Pull handle1 and lift armrest.
Closing storage compartment

Press armrest down until it engages
into place.
Opening telephone compartment

Press button3 on driver’s side or
button2 on passenger side and lift
armrest.Closing telephone compartment

Press armrest down until it engages
into place.
Locking compartment

Remove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (
page 404).

Turn the compartment lock to
position5.
Unlocking compartment

Turn the compartment lock to
position4.

Insert the mechanical key in the
SmartKey.
iThe Roadside Assistance button •
and the Information button¡ are
located in the telephone compartment.

272 Controls in detailUseful featuresArmrest design B
The compartment in the center armrest
contains a cup holder and the telephone*
compartment.
1Cover
2Telephone* compartment
3Cup holderOpening compartment
1Cover

Slide cover1 in direction of arrow.
Closing compartment

Slide cover1 back.
Opening telephone compartment

Slide cover1 in direction of arrow and
open it fully.
Closing telephone compartment

Slide cover1 back.Armrest in the rear passenger
compartment
Pull the top of the armrest out and fold
it down.
iThe Roadside Assistance button •
and the Information button¡ are
located below the cover1.
iThe armrest contains a cup holder
(page 274).
!Do not sit on or lean your full body
weight against the armrest when it is
folded down, as you could otherwise
damage it.

278 Controls in detailUseful featuresTelephone*
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa-
tion on the installation of an approved
external antenna. Refer to the radio trans-
mitter operation instructions regarding use
of an external antenna.You can take and place telephone calls
using thes andt buttons on the
steering wheel. To carry out other tele-
phone functions, use the control system
(
page 167).
See separate operating manual for instruc-
tions on how to use the telephone.
Warning!
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Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
Warning!
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Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his /her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.
Only operate the audio system or
COMAND* (Cockpit Management and Data
System)
1 if road, weather and traffic condi-
tions permit.
1Observe all legal requirements.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km / h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 13.5 m) every second.

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Useful features
Tele Aid
The Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic A
larm I
dentification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:

automatic and manual emergency


roadside assistance and


informationThe Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and
cellular 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. The volume can also be
adjusted using the volume knob on your
audio system or COMAND* head unit.

To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• or
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.
!The initial activation of the Tele Aid
system may only be performed by
completing the subscriber agreement
and placing an acquaintance call using
the¡ button. Failure to complete
either of these steps will result in a
system that is not activated.
If you have any questions regarding
activation, please call the Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
iThe SOS button is located in the over-
head control panel (
page 29).
The Roadside Assistance button•
and the Information button¡ are
located in the telephone compartment
(
page 271) center armrest design A,
or below the cover (
page 272) center
armrest design B.

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Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated
automatically following an accident in
which the emergency tensioning devices
(ETDs) or air bags deploy.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. See (
page 282) for
instructions on initiating an emergency call
manually.
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. The message
Connecting call

appears in the multifunction display and
the audio system is muted. When the
connection is established, the message
Call connected
appears in the multifunc-
tion display. All information relevant to the
emergency, such as the location of the
vehicle (determined by the GPS satellite
location system), vehicle model, identifica-
tion number and color are generated.A voice connection between the Response
Center and the occupants of the vehicle
will be established automatically soon af-
ter the emergency call has been initiated.
The Response Center will attempt to
determine more precisely the nature of the
emergency provided they can speak to an
occupant of the vehicle.
The Tele Aid system is available if


it has been activated and is
operational. Activation requires a
subscription for monitoring services,
connection and cellular air time


the relevant cellular phone network
and GPS signals are available and pass
the information on to the Response
CenteriLocation of the vehicle on a map is only
possible if the vehicle is able to receive
signals from the GPS satellite network
and pass the information on to the
Response Center.
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If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is
flashing continuously and there was no
voice connection to the Response Center
established, then the Tele Aid system could
not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the rele-
vant cellular phone network is not available).
The message
Call failed
appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
ten seconds.
Should this occur, assistance must be
summoned by other means.

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The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such
as labor and/or towing, charges may
apply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance
manual for more information.
The following is only available in the USA:

Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.Information button¡
The Information button¡ is located
below the center armrest cover.

Press and hold the ¡button (for
longer than two seconds).
A call to the Customer Assistance
Center will be initiated. The button will
flash while the call is in progress. The
message
Connecting call
will appear
in the multifunction display and the
audio system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message
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 Customer
Assistance Center representative and the
occupants of the vehicle will be
established. Information regarding the
operation of your vehicle, the nearest
iThe indicator lamp on the Roadside
Assistance button• remains illumi-
nated in red for approximately ten
seconds during the system self-check
after switching on the ignition (together
with the SOS button and the Informa-
tion button¡).
See system self-check (
page 280)
when the indicator lamp does not come
on in red or stays on longer than
approximately ten seconds.
If the indicator lamp on the Roadside
Assistance button• is flashing
continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Response Center
established, then the Tele Aid system
could not initiate a Roadside Assis-
tance call (e.g. the relevant cellular
phone network is not available). The
message
Call failed
appears in the
multifunction display.
Roadside Assistance calls can be
terminated using the tbutton on
the multifunction steering wheel or the
respective button for ending a
telephone call on the audio system or
the COMAND* head unit.