2000 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 169

Information button ¡ Located below the center armrest cover is the Information button ¡. Pressing and holding the button (for longer than 2 seconds) will initiate a call to the Client Assistance Center. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals). A voice connection between the Client Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. Information regarding the operation of your vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to you. If you have chosen the Route Guidance Service (only USA) your communication will be transferred to our Emergency Response Center, who will provide the appririate information. For more details concerning this optional service, please contact the Emergency Response Center at 1-800-756-9018. The Tele Aid system is operational one the electronic key in steering lock is turned to position 1 or 2. The indicator lamp s in the "SOS" Roadside Assistance and Information buttons light up for approx. 5 seconds after switching on the ignition. Important! If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is not currently active, and may not initiate a call. Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possible. Upgrade Signals Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority. • Automatic emergency • Manual emergency • Roadside assistance • Information Tele Aid Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data 169 Index