2005 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 262

Controls in detail Useful features i The indicator lamp in the Information button ¡ remains illuminated in red for approx. ten seconds during the system self-check after switching on ignition (together with the SOS button and the Roadside Assistance button •). See "System self-check" ( page 258) when the indicator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately ten seconds. If the indicator lamp in the Information button ¡ is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not available). The message Call failed appears in the multifunction display. Information calls can be terminated using the button t on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a telephone call on the audio system or COMAND* head unit. Upgrade scenario An emergency call is possible even if other services are active. ! If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset, contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada. ! 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 malfunction 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. 262