Tele aid, Controls in detail – Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Useful features
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Zone map South America
X
Press button
3
approximately 3 seconds.
The currently selected zone appears in
compass display
2
.
X
Selecting zone: Press button
3
until the
desired zone is selected.
Do not press the button again until the
direction is indicated.
X
Compass calibration: Make sure you are
in an area where you can drive a full circle
with your vehicle without disturbing traffic
in order to calibrate the compass.
In order to calibrate the compass properly,
mind the following:
R
Calibrate the compass in open terrain.
Nearby buildings, bridges, power lines and
large antenna masts, for example, could
impair compass calibration.
R
Switch off electrical consumers (e.g.
climate control, windshield wipers, or rear
window defroster).
R
Close all doors and the trunk.
X
Start the engine
X
Press button
3
approximately 6 seconds
until symbol
C
appears in compass display
2
.
X
Drive a full circle at a vehicle speed of
between 3 mph (5 km/h) and 6 mph
(10 km/h).
When calibration was successful, the
current direction appears in compass
display
2
.
!
In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a
subscriber agreement must be completed.
To ensure your system is activated and
operational, please press the
}
button
to perform the acquaintance call. Failure to
complete either of these steps may 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).
Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid
acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID
and password in the mail. You may use this
password to access the Tele Aid section in
“Owner’s Online”
only). The “My Tele Aid” section will give you
access to account information, remote door
unlock and more.
The Tele Aid system is available if
R
it has been activated and is operational.
Activation requires a subscription for
Controls in detail