EMERGENCY CALL
If the vehicle is equipped, the emer-
gency call function can be used to call
the emergency services (without
charge) automatically or manually in
the event of an accident or illness, re-
ducing the time it takes for the emer-
gency services to arrive.
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Note: emergency calling is available:
– in countries covered by the associat-
ed telematics emergency services and
infrastructure compatible with the sys-
tem;
– depending on the network coverage
in the geographical region where the
vehicle is being driven.
1 Microphone.
A call always takes place as follows:
If you use the emergency call function
to report an accident which you have
witnessed, this implies stopping where
traffic conditions allow to allow the
emergency services to locate your ve-
hicle and therefore the location of the
reported accident.
– the call is initiated with the emer-
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.
2 System operation/fault warning light:
– red: operation fault.
3 System operation warning light:
– green: operational
(e.g. network available);
– off: non-operational
(e.g. network unavailable);
– flashing green: call in progress.
4 Switch.
In all cases, comply with local legisla-
tion.
Use the emergency call on-
ly in the event of an emer-
gency you are involved in, if
you witness an accident or if you
feel ill.
There are two emergency call modes:
– automatic mode;
– Manual mode.
5 Speaker.
Automatic mode
The emergency call starts automatical-
ly in the event of an accident that has
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