2007 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 464
2007 Mercedes S-Class Manual
Page 464 highlights
Controls in detail Useful features An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then briefly pressing the button located under the cover. For instructions on initiating an emergency call manually ( page 464). Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash. The message: "Connecting call" appears in the multifunction display "Emergency Call Activated" appears in the COMAND display and the audio system is muted. When the connection is established, the message: "Call connected" appears in the multifunction display "Emergency Call Activated" appears in the COMAND display 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. Warning! G If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in the Roadside Assistance button • and/or in the Information button ¡ do not come on during the system self-check, or if any of these indicators remain illuminated continuously in red and/or the message "Tele Aid not activated" or "Tele Aid inoperative" is displayed in the multifunction display after the system self-check, a malfunction in the system has been detected. If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as expected. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. i During the emergency call message "Emergency Call Activated" is displayed, operation from COMAND is not possible. The automatic climate control can be still adjusted using the switches on the climate control panel. 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. The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle. Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically following an accident in which the emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) or air bags deploy. i If no vehicle occupant responds, an ambulance will be sent to the vehicle immediately. 463