Emergency Call - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

If you have questions about the activation, con-
tact one of the following telephone 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
Shortly after successfully registering with the
service, a user ID and password will be sent to
you by post.
USA only: you can use this password to log onto
the mbrace area under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
it has been activated and is operational
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the corresponding mobile phone network is
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available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
a service subscription is available
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the starter battery is sufficiently charged
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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 multi-
X
function 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 "Own-
ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the sys-
tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detected
if one of the following occurs:
The indicator lamp in the SOS button does not
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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 fol-
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lowing 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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ative or Service Not Activated
appears in the multifunction display.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In the
event of an emergency, help will have to be
summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the fol-
lowing 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
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WARNING
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.
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