Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL 500 - Manual (Page 242)

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Controls in detail
Useful features
You can take and make telephone calls us-
ing the
s and t buttons on the
steering wheel. To carry out other tele-
phone functions, use the control system
(
୴ page 147).
See separate operating manual for instruc-
tions on how to use the telephone.
Tele Aid
The Tele Aid system
(Telematic Alarm Identification on
Demand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three types
of response:
ț automatic and manual emergency
ț roadside assistance and
ț 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 button
æ and to lower,
press button ç or use the volume knob
on your 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.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
!
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
Information button
¡. Failure to
complete either of these steps will re-
sult in a system that is not activated.
If you have any questions regarding ac-
tivation, please call the Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
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The SOS button is located above the in-
terior rear view mirror.
The Roadside Assistance button •
and the Information button ¡ are
located below the center armrest cov-
er.