Once the connection has been established, commu-
nication with the emergency call centre takes place
via the loudspeaker and microphone installed in the
vehicle.
Automatic start of a call with the emergency call
centre
In the event of an accident, a call is automatically
started with the emergency call centre.
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
WARNING
If there is a system fault, no emergency call is possi-
ble.
Operation
Manual call
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.
The system status is dis-
played after the ignition
is switched on, by the il-
lumination of warning
lamp
.
A
Green - lit up - the sys-
▶
tem is functional
Green - flashing - a call
▶
is being made to the
emergency call centre
›
Keep the
button
pressed down.
›
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
button again or
Correct and safe › After an accident
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.
›
Put on the reflective vest.
›
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.
›
Put on the reflective vest.
›
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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