2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 218

Controls in detail Useful features Roadside Assistance button • The Roadside Assistance button • is located in the center armrest cover. When the connection is established, the message Call Connected appears in the multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals). A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. Describe the nature of the need for assistance. 1 Roadside Assistance button • Open the storage compartment between the backrests ( page 210). Press and hold the button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The button • will flash while the call is in progress. The message Connecting Call will appear in the multifunction display. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as labor and/or towing, charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Manual for more information. These programs are only available in the USA: Sign and Drive services: Services such as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire are obtainable. i If the indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button • is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not available). The message Call Failed! appears in the multifunction display. Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated using the t button on the multifunction steering wheel. 218