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Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatical-
ly:
ț following an accident in which the
emergency tensioning detractors
(ETDs) or airbags deploy,
ț if the anti-theft alarm or the tow-away
alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds. See anti-theft alarm sys-
tem (
୴ page 78) and tow-away alarm
(
୴ page 79).
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
inside rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. See below for instructions on
initiating an emergency call manually.
Warning! G
The Tele Aid control unit is located under
the front passenger seat. If there is accumu-
lation of water or other liquid in this area,
the Tele Aid control unit could suffer an
electrical short circuit making the system in-
operative. In this case the indicator lamp in
the SOS button will not illuminate during or
will remain illuminated after the system
self-check. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
as soon as possible.
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button and/or in
the Information button do not come on dur-
ing the system self-check or if any of these
indicators remain illuminated constantly in
red and/or the message
TELE AID - VIS-
IT WORKSHOP
is displayed in the MCS dis-
play after the system self-check, a
malfunction in the system has been detect-
ed.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
as soon as possible.