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Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon User Manual

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Controls in detail

Useful features

You can take and place telephone calls
using the

í and ì buttons on the

steering wheel. To carry out other tele-
phone functions, use the control system
(

page 136).

See separate operating manual for instruc-
tions on how to use the telephone.

Tele Aid*

The Tele Aid system

(Telematic Alarm Identification on
Demand)

The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:

ț

automatic and manual emergency

ț

roadside assistance and

ț

information

The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and
cellular and GPS coverage is available.

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.

̈

To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button

• or

the Information button

¡, depend-

ing on the type of response required.

Warning!

G

Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a
vehicle. Whether or not prohibited by law,
for safety reasons, the driver should not use
the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in
motion.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location before
answering or placing a call.

!

The initial activation of the Tele Aid
system may only be performed by
completing the subscriber agreement
and placing an acquaintance call using
the SOS button. Failure to complete
either of these steps will result in a
system that is not activated. If the
system is not activated, the indicator
lamp in the SOS button stays on after
turning SmartKey in starter switch to
position 2 and the message

TELE AID

EMERG. CALL – NOT ACTIVATED

will be

shown in the multifunction display for
approximately ten seconds.

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).

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