Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Operator's Manual.

Controls in detail
Useful features
When the connection is established, the
message Call connected appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system
will transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and location
(subject to availability of cellular
and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established.
Describe the nature of the need for assistance.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such
as labor and/or towing, charges may apply.
Refer to the Roadside Assistance
Manual for more information.
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These programs are only available in the
USA:
Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire are obtainable.
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The indicator lamp in the Roadside
Assistance button • remains illuminated
in red for approximately
10 seconds during the system
self-check after switching on the ignition
(together with the SOS button and
the Information button ¡).
See system self-check ( page 209) if
the indicator lamp does not come on in
red or stays on longer than approximately
10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Roadside
Assistance button • is illuminated
continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Response Center established,
then the Tele Aid system
could not initiate a Roadside
Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellular
phone network is not available). The
message Call failed! appears in the
multifunction display.
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated
using the ì button on the
multifunction steering wheel.