2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 313

Controls in detail Useful features trol counterclockwise or press button ç on the multifunction steering wheel. To activate, press the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • or the Information button ¡, depending on the type of response required. i When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the Modular COMAND System audio is muted and the selected mode (radio, CD etc.) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if installed) inserted in cradle switches off. If you must use this phone, we recommend that you use it only with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Remove the phone from the cradle and place the call. The navigation* system (if engaged) will continue to run. The display in the instrument cluster is available for use, and spoken commands are only available by pressing the RPT button on the Modular COMAND System. A pop-up window will appear in the Modular COMAND System display to indicate that a Tele Aid call is in progress. After the Tele Aid call has ended, the optional cellular phone inserted in the cradle switches on again. A PIN entry might be necessary. System self-check Initially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ stay on longer than 10 seconds or do not come on). The message Malfunction. Drive to workshop appears in the multifunction display. i The SOS button is located in the overhead control panel. The Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ are located below the center armrest cover. ! The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites for vehicle location. If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs, assistance must be summoned by other means. 312