Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 239)

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Controls in detail
Useful features
You can take and place 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 159).
See separate instruction manual for in-
structions on how to operate the tele-
phone.
Tele Aid The Tele Aid system
(Telematic Alarm Identification on De-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:
ț Automatic and manual emergency
ț Roadside Assistance
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 çor use the volume knob
on your COMAND headunit.
̈ 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
(approximately 14 m) every second.
!
The initial activation of the Tele Aid
system may only be performed by
completing the subscriber agreement
and placing an acquaintance call using
the
¡ button. Failure to complete
either of these steps will result in a sys-
tem 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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