Serious accident - automatic call
In the event of an accident where the airbag or belt
tensioner activates, a call is automatically started
with the emergency call centre.
Minor accident - call option
The Infotainment screen displays the option to set
up a connection to the emergency call centre or
breakdown service.
Manual call
›
Keep the key press-
ed down.
›
Confirm the connec-
tion to the emergency
call centre in the Info-
tainment screen.
›
To cancel the connec-
tion to the emergency
call centre before
starting the call, press
the
button again or
confirm the cancellation of the connection in the
Infotainment screen.
Starting a manual conversation can then be used, for
example, if you also report an accident in which you
are not directly involved.
Indicator light
The system state is dis-
played after the ignition
is switched on by the
warning light
A illumi-
nating.
▶
Green - lit up - the sys-
tem is functional.
▶
Green - flashing - a call
is being made to the
emergency call centre.
▶
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.
WARNING
If there is a system fault, no emergency call is possi-
ble.
After an accident
What to do after an accident
Where possible, please observe the following in-
structions.
›
Switch o the ignition.
›
Turn on the hazard warning lights.
›
In the case of natural gas vehicles, remove any ob-
jects that spark or set fire to the vehicle (e.g. put
out cigarettes, etc.).
›
Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
›
Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle, along with
any passengers.
›
Report the accident to the emergency services. If
it is a natural gas vehicle, inform the emergency
services.
›
Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
Safety systems
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.
▶
Have damaged, loaded or triggered components of
the safety systems replaced by a specialist garage.
What to do in the event of a fire
Where possible, please observe the following in-
structions.
›
Switch o the ignition.
›
Turn on the hazard warning lights.
›
Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
›
Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle, along with
any passengers.
›
Report the fire to the emergency services. If it is a
natural gas vehicle, inform the emergency services.
›
Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
WARNING
If it concerns a natural gas vehicle, follow the in-
structions below.
▶
Do not try to extinguish the fire yourself.
▶
Do not stand close to the burning vehicle.
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