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Old May 3, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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Symbol "A" in Cluster

I have read the manual. I have researched the net, and read posts. There is one symbol which appears in the instrument cluster display which I just can’t find. It is the letter A with dash indicators to the left ( like light indicators). Maybe it’s been there for the 6 weeks I have driven this car - but I just noticed it last night. I seldom drive at night, so perhaps I just missed it. BUT the symbol is not in any of the manuals.

BTW - this is my second GLK and I absolutely love every part of it. WE (the wife) managed to total our 2011 - as was the other vehicle. Neither of us had so much as a scratch or later pain.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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It is either the headlights set to Auto or High Beams set to Auto. There are 2x A's if both lights and high beams are set to Auto.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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Yes that would be the Adaptive High-beam Assist. There is a detailed explanation of what it does and when it activates in the manual. You must have your wiper stalk depressed in the high-beam lock position for the A to come on. To disable it, just pull back your wiper stalk to its normal position. It automatically enables your high-beam when you reach a certain speed and no oncoming traffic is present.
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