Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 136)

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Control systems
COMAND telephone*
With the telephone keypad you can:
ț Enter and clear numbers and special
characters
ț Reject, accept, connect and end calls
̈ Entering characters: Select “Tele-
phone”
Ǟ “Telephone” Ǟ “Telephone”.
̈ Fold up cover 2.
̈ Enter characters using A - #.
̈ Deleting individual characters:
Press
*.
̈ Deleting an entire word or number:
Press and hold
* until the word or
number is deleted.
“911” emergency call
The following conditions must be fulfilled
in order to make a “911” emergency call:
ț The phone is switched on.
ț A mobile network is available.
ț There is a valid SIM card in the phone
(not necessary in all mobile networks).
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
must initiate rescue measures yourself.
The “911” emergency call is a public ser-
vice. Any misuse is punishable by law.
Placing a “911” emergency call before
entering PIN/PIN2, PUK/PUK2 or un-
lock code
Entering the number using the COMAND
controller
̈ Select “Telephone”
Ǟ “Telephone” Ǟ
“Telephone”
Ǟ “Dial 911”.
Entering the number using the tele-
phone keypad
̈ Enter digits 9-1-1 ( ୴ page 134).
̈ Press s.
i You can enter the * character by
pressing > once. Pressing this button again
within 1.5 seconds enters the + character.
i The “911” emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a criminal
offense.
i This function places a call to the local 911
provider. It does not initiate a Tele Aid call.
i If no SIM card is inserted in the mobile
phone, you can only initiate a “911” emergency
call by using COMAND and the mobile phone.
i The roof cargo container* may impair mo-
bile phone reception. In an emergency, remove
the mobile phone from the mobile phone cradle
(
୴ page 507) to make a call.