Overview
Vehicle Equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
The Tele Aid System
(Tele Aid – Telematic Alarm Identification on
Demand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three types
of response:
R automatic and manual emergency
R Roadside Assistance
R Information
R Search & Send
i Tele Aid is only available in the US and in
Canada.
Emergency Calls
Automatically
An emergency call is initiated automatically
following an accident in which the emergency
tensioning devices (ETDs) or air bags deploy.
Initiating an Emergency Call ManuallyXBriefly press SOS button cover to open.XPress SOS button (for longer than 2
seconds).
The indicator lamp in the SOS button will
flash until the emergency call is concluded.XWait for a voice connection to the
Response Center.XClose cover after the emergency call is
concluded.
i During the emergency call message
Emergency Call Connected is displayed,
operation from COMAND is not possible.
For a complete description and additional
information on Emergency calls please refer
to the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance button º is
located in the center console.
XPress and hold Roadside Assistance Button
º (for longer than 2 seconds).
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The
button will flash while the call is in progress.
For a complete description and additional
information on Roadside Assistance calls
please refer to the vehicle Operator's Manual.
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