Mercedes Benz 2007 r 320 cdi User Manual

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Controls in detail
Useful features
Tele Aid*
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.
The Tele Aid system
(Telematic Alarm Identification on 
Demand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three 
types of response:
automatic and manual emergency
roadside assistance
information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged, 
properly connected, not damaged and cel-
lular and GPS coverage are available.
The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can 
be adjusted by using the volume control on 
the COMAND system headunit or on the 
multifunction steering wheel. To raise, turn 
the rotary volume control on the COMAND 
system headunit clockwise or press 
button
æ on the multifunction steering 
wheel. To lower, turn the rotary volume 
control on the COMAND system headunit 
counterclockwise or press button
ç on 
the multifunction steering wheel.
To activate, press the SOS button, the 
Roadside Assistance button
• or 
the Information button
¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.
!
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 
The Roadside Assistance button
 
page 333) and the Information 
button
¡ (
page 334) are located below 
the center armrest cover.
!
The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular 
network for communication and the GPS (Global 
Positioning System) satellites for vehicle 
location. If either of these signals are unavail-
able, the Tele Aid system may not function and if 
this occurs, assistance must be summoned by 
other means.