EMERGENCY CALL
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280 - Driving
Ifthevehicleisequipped,theemer
gency call function can be used to call
the emergency services (without
charge) automatically or manually in
theeventofanaccidentorillness,re
ducingthetimeittakesfortheemer
gency services to arrive.
Note: the emergency call function is
operational:
– incountriescoveredbytheassociat
ed telephone emergency services and
infrastructurecompatiblewiththesys
tem;
– depending on the network coverage
in the geographical region where the
vehicle is being driven.
If you use the emergency call function
to report an accident which you have
witnessed, this implies stopping where
traffic conditions allow in order for the
emergencyservicestolocateyourve
hicle and therefore the location of the
reported accident.
Inallcases,complywithlocallegisla
tion.
Usetheemergencycallon
lyintheeventofanemer
gency you are involved in, if
you witness an accident or if you
feel ill.
1.
System operation warning light:
– green: operational
(network available);
– off: non-operational
(network unavailable);
– red: operating
fault;
– flashing green: call in progress.
2.
Automatic mode warning light.
3.
SOS button.
4.
Microphone.
5.
Speaker.
A call always takes place as follows:
– thecallisinitiatedwiththeemer
gency services;
– data related to the incident
(manufacturer's plate, time of the call,
last locations, vehicle direction, etc.) is
sent;
– voice communication takes place
with the emergency services;
– if necessary, emergency assistance
is called.
There are two emergency call modes:
– automatic mode;
– Manual mode.