Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLK350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Useful features
Tele Aid
The Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic Alarm Identification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:
ț automatic and manual emergency
ț roadside assistance and
ț information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and
cellular and GPS coverage is available.
The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can
be adjusted when using the volume control
on the multifunction steering wheel. To
raise, press button æ and to lower,
press button ç. The volume can also be
adjusted using the volume knob on your
audio system or COMAND* head unit.
̈ To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button or
the Information button ¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.
Shortly after the completion of your
Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive
a user ID and password. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock and
more.
System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
malfunctions are detected and indicated
(the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button and the
Information button ¡ stay on longer
than 10 seconds or do not come on).
The message
Tele Aid Inoperative
ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
!
The initial activation of the Tele Aid system
may only be performed by completing the sub-
scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance
call using the ¡ button. Failure to complete
either of these steps will result in a system that
is not activated.
If you have any questions regarding activation,
please call the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
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The SOS button is located in the overhead
control panel (
page 33).
The Roadside Assistance button and the
Information button ¡ are located in the cen-
ter armrest below the cover (
page 287).
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The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular net-
work for communication and the GPS (Global Po-
sitioning S
ystem) satellites for vehicle location. If
either of these signals is unavailable, the
Tele Aid system may not function and if this oc-
curs, assistance must be summoned by other
means.