2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR phone

204 Controls in detailUseful featuresRadio 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 us-
ing the í and ì buttons on the
steering wheel. To carry out other tele-
phone functions, use the control system
(
page 139).
See separate instruction manual for in-
structions on how to operate the tele-
phone.
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.
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 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.
iFor additional information on operating
the telephone using the audio system
head unit, see “Telephone operation”
(page 160).
iStandard Mercedes-Benz cellular
phone design shown, SLR phone de-
sign may vary.

205 Controls in detail
Useful features
Removing the cellular phone from the
cellular phone cradle
1Release button
2Remove the cellular phone
Press the release button1 and re-
move the cellular phone in direction of
arrow 2 from the cellular phone
cradle.Inserting the cellular phone in the cellu-
lar phone cradle

Remove the round aerial contact cover
on the back of the cellular phone.
1Insert the cellular phone
2Connector contact
3Cellular phone cradle

Slide the lower end of the cellular
phone in direction of arrow 1 into con-
nector contact2 on cellular phone
cradle3.4Release button
5Engage the cell phone in cellular phone
cradle

Push the top of the cellular phone in di-
rection of arrow5, until the lug on the
cellular phone release button4 en-
gages.
The battery will be charged depending
on its charge status and the position of
the SmartKey in the starter switch. The
charging process is shown in the cellu-
lar phone display.


206 Controls in detailUseful features
Making calls in private mode
1Release button
2Cellular phone cradle
Press the release button1.
The cellular phone cradle2 folds up.3Holder
4Remove the cellular phone and cradle
5Cellular phone flap

Remove the cellular phone, together
with the cellular phone cradle 2 in di-
rection of arrow4, from the
holder3.

Fold the cellular phone flap5 up.
iIf you insert the cellular phone in the
cellular phone cradle and the SmartKey
is not in the starter switch, the cellular
phone will remain on for approximately
1 minute. If you make a call during this
time, the cellular phone will be
switched off approximately 1 minute
(delayed switch-off time) after you
hang up.
When you remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch, the cellular phone
remains on for approximately 1 minute.


207 Controls in detail
Useful features
Re-inserting the cellular phone
1Fold the cellular phone flap down
2Insert the cellular phone and cradle
Fold the cellular phone flap1 down.

Guide the cellular phone, together with
the cellular phone cradle in direction of
arrow2, into the holder.3Engage cellular phone cradle

Push the top of the cellular phone in di-
rection of arrow3, until the cellular
phone cradle engages in the holder.Making calls in hands-free mode

Open the cellular phone flap.

Either accept the call or dial the desired
number.

Close the cellular phone flap.
Hands-free mode is selected.
If you wish to change back to private
mode:

Open the cellular phone flap.

Remove the cellular phone from the
holder (
page 206).
!To prevent any damage, the cellular
phone flap must be folded down before
closing the telephone compartment.
iFor additional information on operating
the telephone using the audio system
head unit, refer to “Telephone opera-
tion” (
page 160) in chapter “Audio
system”.
For additional information on operating
the telephone using the multifunction
steering wheel, refer to “Control sys-
tem” (page 139).

209 Controls in detail
Useful features
System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
malfunctions are detected and indicated
(the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• and the
Information button¡ stay on longer
than 10 seconds or do not come on). The
message
Tele Aid – Drive to workshop

appears for approximately 10 seconds in
the multifunction display.Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated
automatically following an accident in
which the emergency tensioning devices
(ETDs) or airbags have deployed.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
inside rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover.
For more information, see “Initiating an
emergency call manually” (
page 211).
iWhen a Tele Aid call has been initiated,
the audio system is muted and the se-
lected mode (radio or CD) pauses. The
cellular phone (if installed) switches
off. If you must use this phone, we rec-
ommend that you use it only with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Remove the phone from the cradle and
place the call. The multifunction display
in the instrument cluster is available for
use. After the Tele Aid call has ended,
the optional cellular phone switches on
again. A PIN entry might be necessary.
Warning!
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If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button, and/or in
the Information button do not come on dur-
ing the system self-check, or if any of these
indicators remain illuminated continuously
in red and/or the message
Tele Aid -
Drive to workshop
is displayed in the
multifunction display after the system
self-check, a malfunction in the system has
been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

210 Controls in detailUseful featuresOnce 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. When
the connection is established, the mes-
sage
Call connected
appears in the multi-
function display. All information relevant to
the emergency, such as the location of the
vehicle (determined by the GPS satellite lo-
cation 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 deter-
mine more precisely the nature of the acci-
dent provided they can speak to an
occupant of the vehicle.The Tele Aid system is available if


it has been activated and is operation-
al. 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
10 seconds.
Should this occur, assistance must be sum-
moned by other means.

212 Controls in detailUseful featuresWhen 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 lo-
cation (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.

Describe the nature of the need for as-
sistance.
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 ap-
ply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance
Manual for more information.These programs are 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 are ob-
tainable.iThe indicator lamp in the Roadside
Assistance button• remains illumi-
nated in red for approximately
10 seconds during the system
self-check after switching on the igni-
tion (together with the SOS button and
the Information button¡).
See system self-check (
page 209) if
the indicator lamp does not come on in
red or stays on longer than approxi-
mately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Roadside
Assistance button• is illuminated
continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Response Center es-
tablished, then the Tele Aid system
could not initiate a Roadside
Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellu-
lar phone network is not available). The
message
Call failed!
appears in the
multifunction display.
Roadside Assistance calls can be ter-
minated using the ìbutton on the
multifunction steering wheel.


213 Controls in detail
Useful features
Information button ¡
The Information button¡ is located in
the center armrest cover.
1Information button¡ 
Open the center storage compartment
(page 201).

Press and hold the button1 (for long-
er than 2 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.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 lo-
cation (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 estab-
lished. Information regarding the operation
of your vehicle, the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz
USA products and services is available to
you.
For more details concerning the Tele Aid
system, please visit www.mbusa.com and
use your ID and password (sent to you sep-
arately) to learn more (USA only).
iThe indicator lamp in the Information
button¡ remains illuminated in red
for approximately 10 seconds during
the system self-check after switching
on the ignition (together with the SOS
button and the Roadside Assistance
button•).
See system self-check (
page 209) if
the indicator lamp does not come on in
red or stays on longer than approxi-
mately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Information
button¡ is illuminated continuous-
ly and no voice connection to the
Response Center was established, then
the Tele Aid system could not initiate
an Information call (e.g. the relevant
cellular phone network is not avail-
able). The message
Call failed!
ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
Information calls can be terminated us-
ing the ìbutton on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.