Stowage and features, Features – Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class User Manual

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a service subscription is available

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the starter battery is sufficiently charged

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Determining the location of the vehicle on

a map is only possible if:

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GPS reception is available

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the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center

The mbrace system

To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:

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Press the W or X button on the
multifunction steering wheel.

or

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Use the volume controller of the audio
system/COMAND.

The mbrace system provides various
services, e.g.:

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automatic and manual emergency call

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Roadside Assistance call

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MB Info call

USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.

System self-test

After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:

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the indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.

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the indicator lamp in the F Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.

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the indicator lamp in the ï MB-Info call
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.

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the indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:

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SOS button

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Roadside Assistance call button F

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MB Info call button ï

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The

mbrace Inoperative

or

mbrace

Service Not Activated

message

appears in the multifunction display after
the system self-diagnosis.

If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as
expected. In the event of an emergency,
assistance must be summoned by other
means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:

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USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-888-990-9007

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Canada: Customer Service at

1-888-923-8367

Emergency call

Important safety notes

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WARNING

If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is
flashing continuously and no voice
connection with the Response center has
been established, then the mbrace system
has not been able to initiate an emergency call
(e.g. the relevant mobile phone network is not
available).
The

Call Failed

message is displayed in the

multifunction display and must be confirmed.
Should this occur, assistance must be
summoned by other means.

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A license agreement must exist in order

to activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use,
and press the ï MB Info call button to

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