Operation Manual

The system is available if:
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it has been activated and is operational
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the corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
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a service subscription is available
Determining the location of the vehicle on a map
is only possible if:
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GPS reception is available.
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the vehicle position can be forwarded to the
Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
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Press the W or X button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or
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Use the volume control on the multimedia
system.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
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Automatic and manual emergency call
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Roadside Assistance call
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MB Info call
You can find information and a description of all
available features under "Owners 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:
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The indicator lamp in the SOS button does not
come on during the system self-test.
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The indicator lamp in the F Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
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The indicator lamp in the ï MB Info call
button does not light up during self-diagnosis
of the system.
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The indicator lamp in one or more of the fol-
lowing buttons continues to light up red after
the system self-diagnosis:
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SOS button
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F Roadside Assistance call button
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ï MB Info call button
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The Inoperative or the Service Not
Activated message appears in the multi-
function display after the system self-diagno-
sis.
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:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
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:
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you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
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the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
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the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(
Y page 340).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is trig-
Features
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Stowage and features
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