Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 257)

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Controls in detail
Useful features
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
ț Information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and cel-
lular 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 or use the volume knob
on your audio system or COMAND* head
unit.
̈ To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button
• or
the Information button ¡, depend-
ing 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, profile,
and more.
!
The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys-
tem may only be performed by com-
pleting the subscriber agreement and
placing an acquaintance call using the
¡ button. Failure to complete either
of these steps will result in a system
that is not activated.
If you have any questions regarding ac-
tivation, please call the Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
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The SOS button is located in the over-
head control panel.
The Roadside Assistance button •
and the Information button ¡ are
located below the center armrest cov-
er.