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22 Correct and safe › After an accident
Serious accident - automatic call
In the event of an accident where the airbag or belt
tensioner activates, a call is automatically started
with the emergency call centre.
Minor accident - call option
The Infotainment screen displays the option to set
up a connection to the emergency call centre or
breakdown service.
Manual call
button again or confirm the cancellation of the
connection in the infotainment screen.
Starting a manual conversation can then be used, for
example, if you also report an accident in which you
are not directly involved.
Indicator light
Red - lit up - there is a system failure, immediately
▶
seek the help of a specialist garage.
Not lit up - the system is out of order due to a long
▶
term unavailable mobile network, if this circum-
stance persists, the system will require the assis-
tance of a specialist garage.
The emergency button is
located below the cap
with the icon
.
›
To open the cap, press
on it.
›
To close the cap, press
on it until it clicks into
place.
›
Press and hold the
button under the flap.
›
Confirm the connec-
tion to the emergency
call centre in the Info-
tainment screen.
›
To cancel the connec-
tion to the emergency
call centre before
starting the call, press
the emergency call
The system state is dis-
played after the ignition
is switched on by the
warning light
illumi-
A
nating.
Green - lit up - the sys-
▶
tem is functional.
Green - flashing - a call
▶
is being made to the
emergency call centre.
WARNING
If there is a system fault, no emergency call is possi-
ble.
After an accident
What to do after an accident
Where possible, please observe the following in-
structions.
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Turn on the hazard warning lights.
›
Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
›
Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle, along with
any passengers.
›
Report the accident to the emergency services.
›
Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
Safety systems
After an accident, the safety systems of the vehicle,
e.g. seatbelts and airbag system, may be out of ac-
tion.
Have the vehicle's safety systems checked by a
▶
specialist garage, even if no load or trip has occur-
red.
Have damaged, loaded or triggered components of
▶
the safety systems replaced by a specialist garage.
What to do in the event of a fire
Where possible, please observe the following in-
structions.
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Turn on the hazard warning lights.
›
Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
›
Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle, along with
any passengers.
›
Report the fire to the emergency services.
›
Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
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