Enabling AMG Performance Settings for curvy roads enhances your vehicle's handling, responsiveness, and overall driving experience when navigating winding or twisting roads. The settings adjust various aspects of the vehicle's performance systems to optimize it for agility, stability, and traction in challenging curves.

Here’s how you can enable AMG Performance Settings for curvy roads:

1. Activate Sport or Sport+ Drive Mode

One of the easiest ways to adjust your AMG vehicle for curvy roads is by selecting the Sport or Sport+ drive modes. These modes adjust key performance characteristics, including throttle response, suspension stiffness, and steering sensitivity, to improve handling and cornering.

• Press the Drive Mode Selector: On the steering wheel or center console, locate the drive mode selector (a button or rotary dial). Turn or press the button to select Sport or Sport+ mode.
• Sport Mode: Enhances throttle response, sharpens steering, and provides a more dynamic ride. It offers better control and precision through corners without sacrificing comfort.
• Sport+ Mode: This mode optimizes performance even further by stiffening the suspension, improving throttle response, and adjusting the traction and stability control systems to allow for more controlled oversteer, ideal for aggressive cornering on curvy roads.

2. Engage AMG Performance Exhaust (If Available)

For a more thrilling sound and driving experience, some AMG vehicles come equipped with an AMG Performance Exhaust system that can be adjusted for more sporty exhaust notes.

• Button Control: On the steering wheel or center console, there’s typically a button to toggle the AMG exhaust system. Activating this will give the engine a more aggressive sound that enhances the driving experience, particularly when driving on winding roads where engine revs tend to rise.

3. Adjust Suspension for Curves (AMG Ride Control)

AMG models equipped with AMG Ride Control suspension or AMG Dynamic Select suspension offer the ability to fine-tune the vehicle’s suspension settings for maximum handling on curvy roads.

• Suspension Adjustment: In Sport or Sport+ modes, the suspension becomes firmer, allowing for better road feel and stability during high-speed cornering.
• Activate through the Driving Mode Selector: Some AMG models allow direct suspension adjustment through the Drive Mode Selector or a separate suspension button to further tailor the ride for curvy roads.

4. Enable Rear-Axle Steering (If Available)

For vehicles equipped with Rear-Axle Steering, activating this feature can greatly improve maneuverability and stability when navigating tight curves or corners.

• Activate via Steering Controls or Vehicle Settings: On certain AMG models, rear-axle steering is activated in Sport+ or similar performance modes. You can enable this feature through the infotainment system or a specific setting in the driving mode selector.
• Rear-Axle Steering enhances agility by turning the rear wheels in the opposite direction of the front wheels during low-speed maneuvers, improving turn-in response. At higher speeds, it can assist with stability by turning the rear wheels in the same direction as the front wheels, helping the car track more smoothly through corners.

5. Engage AMG Traction Control (AMG DYNAMIC SELECT)

On curvy roads, you’ll want to ensure your vehicle maintains optimal traction, especially during fast cornering or when road conditions change. AMG Dynamic Select allows you to adjust the level of traction control to suit your driving style.

• AMG Traction Control: This system adjusts the intervention level of traction and stability control systems, allowing the driver to control how much power is sent to the wheels during aggressive cornering.
• Use via Drive Mode Selector: In Sport+ or Race mode, traction control becomes less intrusive, enabling better performance in curves but still offering a safety net when needed. Adjust the traction control settings manually via the infotainment screen or steering wheel, depending on the model.

6. Set AMG Dynamic Steering (If Available)

For vehicles equipped with AMG Dynamic Steering, this system adjusts the steering response based on your selected driving mode and speed. It is designed to provide more precise handling on curvy roads.

• Enable Dynamic Steering: In Sport or Sport+ modes, the steering becomes more direct and responsive, making it easier to navigate sharp turns and maintain control during aggressive cornering.
• Adjust via Steering Wheel or Settings: On models with adjustable steering settings, you can fine-tune the level of steering feedback, making it more precise for curvy roads.

7. Activate Performance Braking (If Available)

When driving on winding roads, you’ll often need enhanced braking performance to reduce speed before corners. AMG Performance Braking systems or AMG Carbon Ceramic Brakes can provide faster, more efficient stopping power.

• Activate via Driving Mode: In Sport+ or Race modes, the braking system will optimize itself for higher performance, reducing brake fade during high-speed cornering.
• Manual Brake Adjustments: Some AMG models feature adjustable brake force distribution via the infotainment system or steering wheel buttons. This can help optimize braking performance when tackling curvy roads.

8. Adjust the Stability Control (AMG ESP)

AMG Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is an important system that helps you maintain control during spirited driving, especially on curvy roads where rapid changes in direction and throttle are common.

• Partial Disablement for Track Driving: For aggressive cornering, you can partially disable ESP via the driving mode selector or a dedicated button. This allows for more freedom in the car's handling, but still provides some stability assistance when necessary.
• Full Disablement (Track Use): If you're driving on closed circuits or want the ultimate control for performance driving, you can fully disable the ESP system (via the settings) to allow for greater sliding and drift control, though this should only be done in controlled environments.

9. Monitor Real-Time Performance Feedback (AMG Telemetry)

Many AMG models are equipped with real-time performance telemetry that can provide cornering G-force, steering angle, lap times, and other metrics useful for curvy road driving.

• Access via Instrument Cluster or Steering Wheel: On some AMG vehicles, you can access this performance feedback directly from the instrument cluster or steering wheel-mounted controls. This helps you better understand the dynamics of your driving, allowing you to fine-tune your inputs while navigating curves.

10. Use Paddle Shifters for Gear Control

When driving on curvy roads, precise control over your gear selection can significantly improve your ability to accelerate out of corners and maintain momentum.

• Manual Gear Shifting with Paddle Shifters: Use the paddle shifters on the AMG steering wheel to manually shift gears, allowing for smoother, more controlled power delivery through corners. In Sport or Sport+ modes, the gear shifts will become faster and more responsive, offering a sportier driving experience.

Conclusion:

To enable AMG Performance Settings for curvy roads, select a performance-oriented driving mode such as Sport or Sport+, adjust suspension settings for improved handling, engage features like rear-axle steering, and fine-tune traction control and stability settings for maximum performance. These adjustments ensure the vehicle provides optimal grip, agility, and control on winding roads, enhancing your driving experience and maintaining safety at high speeds. Always remember to make these adjustments based on the road conditions and your driving skills.