System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis.
WARNING
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
- the indicator lamp in the SOS button does not light up during the system selfdiagnosis.
- the indicator lamp in the 
Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
the system self-diagnosis.
- The indicator lamp in the 
information
button does not light up during selfdiagnosis
of the system.
- the indicator lamp in the SOS button,
Roadside Assistance button or
information button continues to be lit red
after the system self-diagnosis.
- The Tele Aid Inoperative or Tele Aid Not Activated message appears in the multifunction display after the system selftest.
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:
- USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center under 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007
- Canada: Customer Service at 1-888-923-83
See also:
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
- fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
- additives for exhaust gas aftertreatment (DEF)
- lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
- coolant
- brake fluid
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Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is triggered in an accident, the steering
column will move upwards when the driver's door is opened. This occurs irrespective
of the position of the S ...
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can be found in the following locations:
on the vehicle identification plate ()
on the lower edge of the windshield ()
In addition to being stamped on ...