Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual page 524

Features
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Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
GPS reception is available.
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the vehicle position can be forwarded to
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the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
Press the W or X button on the mul-
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tifunction steering wheel.
or
Use the volume controller of COMAND.
X
The system offers various services, e.g.:
Automatic and manual emergency call
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Roadside Assistance call
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MB Info call
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USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detec-
ted if one of the following occurs:
The indicator lamp in the SOS button does
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not come on during the system self-test.
The indicator lamp in the F Roadside
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Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
The indicator lamp in the ï MB Info call
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button does not light up during self-diag-
nosis of the system.
The indicator lamp in one or more of the
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following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
SOS button
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F Roadside Assistance call button
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ï MB Info call button
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After the system self-diagnosis, the
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erative or Service Not Activated
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expec-
ted. In the event of an emergency, help will
have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
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Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
Canada: Customer Service at
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1-888-923-8367
Emergency call
Important safety notes
WARNING
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It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an
emergency if:
you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
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cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
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road
the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
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seen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your
system is activated and operational. To reg-
ister, press the ï MB Info call button. If
any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated.
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