2007 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 463

Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle's battery is charged, properly connected, not damaged and mobile phone and GPS coverage are available. i The SOS button is located above the interior rear view mirror ( page 464). The Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ are located below the center armrest cover ( page 465). ! The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the Information button ¡. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated. If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). i The Tele Aid system utilizes the mobile phone 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. The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and manual emergency roadside assistance, and information The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel. To raise, press button æ and to lower, press button ç or use the COMAND volume thumbwheel , on the lower part of the front central console ( page 89). To activate, press the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • or the Information button ¡, depending on the type of response required. Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting "Tele Aid" (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door unlock and more. System self-check Initially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated. If a malfunction is detected, 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 "Tele Aid not activated" or "Tele Aid inoperative" appears in the multifunction display. 462