Correct and safe › After an accident 23
WARNING
If there is a system fault, no emergency call is possi-
ble.
After an accident
Serious accident - automatic call
What to do after an accident
Where possible, please observe the following in-
structions.
In the event of an accident where the airbag or belt
tensioner activates, a call is automatically started
with the emergency call centre.
Switch off the ignition.
Turn on the hazard warning lights.
Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
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The automatic call to the emergency call centre is al-
so started after the Emergency Assist- the assistant
system for emergency situations has intervened.
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Minor accident - call option
Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle, along with
any passengers.
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The Infotainment screen displays the option to set
up a connection to the emergency call centre or
breakdown service.
Report the accident to the emergency services.
Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
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Manual call
Safety systems
Keep the
pressed down.
Confirm the connec-
tion to the emergency
call centre in the Info-
tainment screen.
button
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After an accident, the safety systems of the vehicle,
e.g. seatbelts and airbag system, may be out of ac-
tion.
Have the vehicle's safety systems checked by a
specialist garage, even if no load or trip has occur-
red.
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To cancel the connec-
tion to the emergency
call centre before
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Have damaged, loaded or triggered components of
the safety systems replaced by a specialist garage.
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What to do in the event of a fire
Where possible, please observe the following in-
structions.
starting the call, press
the
button again or
confirm the cancellation of the connection in the
Infotainment screen.
Switch off the ignition.
Turn on the hazard warning lights.
Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
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Starting a manual conversation can then be used, for
example, if you also report an accident in which you
are not directly involved.
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Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle, along with
any passengers.
Report the fire to the emergency services.
Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
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Indicator light
The system status is dis-
played after the ignition
is switched on, by the il-
lumination of indicator
lamp A .
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Green - lit up - the sys-
tem is functional.
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Green - flashing - a call
is being made to the
emergency call centre.
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Red - lit up - there is a system failure, immediately
seek the help of a specialist garage.
Not lit up - the system is out of order due to a long
term unavailable mobile network, if this circum-
stance persists, the system will require the assis-
tance of a specialist garage.
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