Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC, Operator'S Manual

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The SOS button in the overhead control panel
flashes until the emergency call is finished.
It is not possible to immediately end an auto‐
matic emergency call.
If no connection can be made to the emergency
services either, a corresponding message
appears in the media display.
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Dial the local emergency number on your
mobile phone.
If an emergency call has been initiated:
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Remain in the vehicle if the road and traffic
conditions permit you to do so until a voice
connection is established with the emer‐
gency call center operator.
R
Based on the call, the operator decides
whether it is necessary to call rescue teams
and/or the police to the accident site.
R
If no vehicle occupant answers, an ambu‐
lance is sent to the vehicle immediately.
Triggering a manual emergency call
#
Press and hold the SOS button in the over‐
head control panel for at least one second.
The emergency call has been made:
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A voice connection is made to the Mercedes-
Benz emergency call center.
R
A message with accident data is transmitted
to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center.
The Mercedes-Benz emergency call center
can transmit the vehicle position data to one
of the emergency call centers.
R
Remain in the vehicle if the road and traffic
conditions permit you to do so until a voice
connection is established with the emer‐
gency call center operator.
R
Based on the call, the operator decides
whether it is necessary to call rescue teams
and/or the police to the accident site.
If no connection can be made to the emergency
services either, a corresponding message
appears in the media display.
#
Dial the local emergency number on your
mobile phone.
Ending an unintentional emergency call
#
On the multifunction steering wheel:
select ~ . Depress the button for several
seconds.
Data transfer of the Mercedes-Benz emer‐
gency call system
In the event of an automatic or manual emer‐
gency call the following data is transmitted, for
example:
R
Vehicle's GPS position data
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GPS position data on the route (a few hun‐
dred meters before the incident)
R
Direction of travel
R
Vehicle identification number
R
Vehicle drive type
R
Number of people determined to be in the
vehicle
R
Whether Mercedes me connect is available
or not
R
Whether the emergency call was initiated
manually or automatically
R
Time of the accident
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