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Description of the eCall in-vehicle system

  1. SOS Button

  2. Crash signal

  3. Emergency Call System

  4. Antenna

  5. MIC

  6. Speaker

  7. LEDs

Overview of the eCall in-vehicle system, its operation, and its functionality: refer to this section. The eCall service is a generally available public service and is accessible free of charge.

The eCall in-vehicle system is begins its continuous monitoring for emergency calls from the ON stage. It is activated automatically by means of in-vehicle sensors in the event of a severe accident.

It will also be triggered automatically if the vehicle is equipped with a TPS system that does not function in the event of a severe accident.

The eCall in-vehicle system can also be triggered manually, if necessary. Instructions for manual activation of the system: refer to this section.

In the event of a critical system failure that would disable the eCall in-vehicle system, the following warning will be given to the occupants of the vehicle: refer to this section.