Mercedes-Benz SL 550 BlueEFFICIENCY, Operator'S Manual

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Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be sent to you by mail. USA only: you can use
this password to log onto the mbrace area
under "Owners Online" at
http://
www.mbusa.com.
The mbrace 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
Customer Assistance Center.
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a service subscription is available.
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the starter battery is sufficiently charged.
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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 an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
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Press the
W
or
X
button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X
Use the volume controller of COMAND.
The mbrace system provides 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
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
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WARNING
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
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the indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not light up during the system self-
diagnosis.
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the indicator lamp in the
F
Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
the system self-diagnosis.
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the indicator lamp in the
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information
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.
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the indicator lamp in the SOS button, the
F
Roadside Assistance button or the
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information button continues to light
up red after the system self-diagnosis.
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The mbrace Inoperative or mbrace
Service Not Activated
message
appears in the multifunction display after
the system self-diagnosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In
the event of an emergency, assistance must
be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
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USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-888-990-9007
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Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
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Features
Stowage and features