Operator`s manual

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Controls in detail
Useful features
Tele Aid The Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic Alarm Identification on De-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:
Automatic and manual emergency
Roadside Assistance, and
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 using the volume control on
the multifunction steering wheel. To turn
volume up, press button
æ. Press
button
çto turn volume down.
To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button
or
the Information button
¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.
Shortly after the completion of your ac-
quaintance call, you will receive a user ID
and password via first call mail. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock, and
more.
!
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
SOS button. Failure to complete either
of these steps will result in a system
that is not activated. If the system is
not activated, the indicator lamp in the
SOS button stays on after turning
SmartKey in starter switch to
position 2 or pressing KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button (if so equipped)
twice to position 2 (
page 33). The
message
TELE AID – NOT ACTIVATED
will be shown in the multifunction dis-
play for approximately 10 seconds.
If you have any questions regarding ac-
tivation, please call the Response Cen-
ter 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-
side rear view mirror.
The Roadside Assistance button
and the Information button
¡ are
located below the center armrest cov-
er.