Emergency Call; Self-Test - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

Features
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System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
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-
diagnosis 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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Roadside Assistance call button F
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MB Info call button ï
-
The mbrace Inoperative
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Service Not Activated
appears in the multifunction display after
the system self-diagnosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as
expected. In the event of an emergency,
assistance must 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 1-888-990-9007
Canada: Customer Service at
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1-888-923-8367

Emergency call

Important safety notes
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If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is
flashing continuously and no voice
connection with the Response center has
been established, then the mbrace system
has not been able to initiate an emergency call
(e.g. the relevant mobile phone network is not
available).
The
multifunction display and must be confirmed.
Should this occur, assistance must be
summoned by other means.
! A license agreement must exist in order
to activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use,
and press the ï MB Info call button to
register. If any of the steps mentioned is
not carried out, the system may not be
or mbrace
activated.
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If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
assistance services:
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An emergency call is dialed automatically if
an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
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triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually.
As soon as the emergency call has been
initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The
appears on the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
WARNING
Call Failed message is displayed in the
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007
Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You cannot end an automatically
Connecting Call message