Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual page 228

Roadside Assistance button •
The Roadside Assistance button • is
located below the center armrest cover.
Press and hold the button (for longer
than two 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 Roadside as-
sistance – Connecting call
pear in the multifunction display.
When the connection is established, the
message Roadside assistance –
Call connected appears in the multifunc-
tion display. The Tele Aid system will trans-
mit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and lo-
cation (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. When a
voice connection is established the audio
system mutes and the message
Roadside assistance call active
pears in the multifunction display.
Describe the nature of the need for as-
sistance.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
will ap-
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 ap-
ply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Man-
ual for more information.
Controls in detail
These programs are only available in the
USA:
Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
Tele Aid
the replacement of a flat tire with the
ap-
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics: This func-
tion permits the Mercedes-Benz
Roadside Assistance dispatcher to
download malfunction codes and actu-
al vehicle data.
i
The indicator lamp in the Roadside
Assistance button • remains illumi-
nated in red for approximately ten sec-
onds during the system self-check after
switching on the ignition (together with
the SOS button and the Information
button ¡).
See system self-check ( page 224) if
the indicator lamp does not come on in
red or stays on longer than approxi-
mately ten seconds.
Useful features
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