2003 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 146

Controls in detail Useful features An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the inside rear view mirror labeled SOS, then briefly pressing the button located under the cover. See below for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually. Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash. All information relevant to the emergency, such as the location of the vehicle (determined by the GPS satellite location system), vehicle model, identification number and color are generated. A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon after the emergency call has been initiated. When a voice connection is established the audio system mutes. The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle. Warning! G The Tele Aid control unit is located under the driver's seat. If there is accumulation of water or other liquid in this area, the Tele Aid control unit could suffer an electrical short circuit making the system inoperative. In this case the indicator lamp in the SOS button does not illuminate during or remains illuminated after the system self-check. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically: following an accident in which the emergency tensioning detractors (ETDs) or airbags deploy, if the anti-theft alarm or the tow-away alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds. See anti-theft alarm system ( page 71) and tow-away alarm ( page 72). 146