*
: This button is intended for communi-
cation with the eCall system operator.
Other SOS buttons available in other
systems of a motor vehicle do not
relate to the device and are not
intended for communication with the
eCall system operator.
Emergency Notification Ser-
vices
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Automatic Emergency Calls
If any airbag deploys, the system is
designed to automatically call the
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eCall control center.
The answer-
ing operator receives the vehicle's
location, the time of the incident
and the vehicle VIN, and attempts
to speak with the vehicle occupants
to assess the situation. If the occu-
pants are unable to communicate,
the operator automatically treats
the call as an emergency and con-
tacts the nearest emergency ser-
vices provider (112 system etc.) to
describe the situation and request
that assistance be sent to the loca-
tion.
*
: In some cases, the call cannot be
made. (P.68)
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Manual Emergency Calls
In the event of an emergency,
press the "SOS" button to call the
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eCall control center.
The answer-
ing operator will determine your
vehicle's location, assess the situa-
tion, and dispatch the necessary
assistance required.
Make sure to open the cover before
1-3. Emergency assistance
pressing the "SOS" button.
If you accidentally press the "SOS" but-
ton, tell the operator that you are not
experiencing an emergency.
*
: In some cases, the call cannot be
made. (P.68)
Indicator lights
When the power switch is turned to
ON, the red indicator light will illumi-
nate for 10 seconds. Then, the
green indicator light will illuminate
for 2 seconds and remain illumi-
nated if the system is functioning
properly.
The indicator lights indicate the fol-
lowing:
If the green indicator light illumi-
nates and stays on, the system
is enabled.
If the green indicator light flashes
twice per second, an automatic
or manual Emergency Call is
being made.
If the red indicator light illumi-
nates at any time other than
immediately after the power
switch is turned to ON, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning or
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