In most AMG vehicles, there is no direct function to manually control the cooling systems (such as the engine cooling or transmission cooling) using the steering wheel controls. The cooling systems in AMG vehicles are typically automatically managed by the vehicle's systems to ensure the engine, transmission, and other components stay within optimal temperature ranges.

However, certain AMG performance features related to the vehicle’s cooling can be indirectly accessed or influenced through the steering wheel by interacting with driving modes, performance settings, or temperature monitoring systems that impact cooling indirectly. Here's how you might interact with the vehicle's cooling-related features using the steering wheel controls:

1. Monitor Cooling Information Through the Digital Display

Some AMG models feature a digital instrument cluster that can show detailed information about the vehicle’s various systems, including coolant temperature, oil temperature, and transmission temperature.

• How to Access:
  • Using the AMG steering wheel controls, navigate through the menu on the digital instrument cluster or infotainment system.
  • There may be a specific performance display that shows vital data, including cooling system parameters like engine temperature, oil temperature, and more.

Steps:

1. Press the left or right steering wheel button that cycles through the menu options on the display.
2. Look for an option labeled "Performance", "Vehicle Stats", or "Coolant Temperature".
3. Monitor the data displayed, such as oil or engine temperature, which can give insights into the current performance of the cooling system.

2. Adjust Driving Modes and Impact on Cooling

AMG vehicles often feature several driving modes (such as Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Race, etc.), which adjust the vehicle’s performance characteristics, including how the engine cooling system operates under demanding conditions.

• How Driving Modes Affect Cooling:
  • In higher-performance modes like Sport+ or Race, the vehicle may adjust the cooling mechanisms to optimize the engine's temperature for sustained high-performance driving.
  • For example, cooling fans may run at higher speeds or more cooling power may be directed to the radiator during aggressive driving or high-temperature conditions.

How to Use Steering Wheel Controls for Modes:

1. Use the Dynamic Select button (or driving mode button) on the steering wheel to cycle through modes.
2. Select Sport, Sport+, or Race mode for performance settings that optimize cooling systems for high performance.
3. In these modes, the vehicle may actively manage cooling to ensure engine and transmission temperatures remain stable under high loads.

3. Active Cooling for Brake Systems

Some AMG performance models feature Active Brake Cooling or Ventilated Brake Discs, which helps cool the brake system during aggressive driving. The steering wheel does not directly control this system, but the driving modes and performance settings chosen via the steering wheel can influence when and how these systems operate.

How to Manage Brake Cooling:

• When you select Race mode or a performance setting via the steering wheel, the system may adjust the brake cooling to handle high-speed driving and reduce the risk of brake fade.
• In this case, the cooling system will be engaged automatically, and you won’t need to manually control it.

4. Engine and Transmission Cooling via Steering Wheel-Monitored Systems

Some AMG vehicles offer performance tracking systems through the steering wheel's multi-function buttons that display real-time data about engine temperatures and transmission temperatures. These systems are particularly useful for high-performance driving.

How to Access Cooling Data:

1. Use the steering wheel’s controls to cycle through options on the instrument cluster or head-up display.
2. Look for information such as coolant temperature, oil pressure, and transmission temperature.
3. These readings help you monitor the cooling efficiency during performance driving, although they do not allow for direct control over the system itself.

5. Turbo Cooling Systems (AMG with Turbocharged Engines)

For AMG vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, the cooling systems work to keep the turbochargers within optimal temperature ranges. This is again typically handled automatically, but AMG models may display turbo-related data or give feedback on temperature conditions in real-time performance displays.

How to Monitor Turbo Cooling:

• Check the AMG digital display through the steering wheel controls for boost pressure, air intake temperature, or turbo temperature readings. While you can't directly control turbo cooling through the steering wheel, you can monitor the system’s health and temperature during spirited driving.

Key Takeaways:

• AMG steering wheels do not directly control cooling systems (such as engine or transmission cooling).
• Driving modes (selected via the steering wheel) can indirectly affect the vehicle's cooling system by adjusting performance levels.
• The AMG steering wheel can be used to monitor vital engine and transmission temperatures through the digital display, helping you keep track of cooling performance.
• High-performance modes like Sport+ and Race optimize cooling systems for intense driving, often engaging automatic adjustments.

In summary, while the steering wheel doesn’t directly control cooling functions, it allows you to access key performance data and adjust the driving modes that optimize cooling based on your driving conditions. This indirect control helps ensure the vehicle remains within safe operating temperatures during high-performance driving.