Using AMG steering wheels to access personal driving profiles is a convenient feature that allows drivers to quickly tailor vehicle settings to their preferences, enhancing both comfort and performance. These profiles can store individual preferences for settings like steering feel, suspension, engine response, driving modes, and more. Here’s how you can use the AMG steering wheel to access and adjust personal driving profiles:

1. Activate the Driving Profile Menu

• Access the Profile Settings: Many AMG models come equipped with a driving profile system integrated into the infotainment system or the instrument cluster. To access it using the steering wheel, look for a profile button or a menu button.
  • Steering Wheel Button: In some AMG vehicles, there may be a dedicated button on the steering wheel to toggle between profiles (for example, a driver’s profile icon). Pressing this button opens the profile menu on the instrument cluster or center screen.
  • AMG Dynamic Select: Alternatively, the AMG Dynamic Select button on the steering wheel can switch between different driving modes (such as Comfort, Sport, Sport+, or Race). If your vehicle allows customization of these modes, you can adjust your preferences for each mode and save them under a specific profile.

2. Select or Switch Between Pre-Configured Profiles

• Choose a Profile: Once the profile menu is open on the screen, you can use the steering wheel buttons (often thumb controls) to scroll through or select a saved profile. Profiles can be labeled by driver name or profile type, such as Sport Profile or Comfort Profile.
  • Some systems allow multiple profiles to be saved (for example, one for aggressive driving and another for comfort or long drives).
• Switch Profiles On the Fly: The advantage of using the steering wheel to select profiles is the ability to quickly switch between them while driving. This allows you to adapt to varying conditions (such as changing road types or driving styles) without needing to take your focus off the road.

3. Customize Driving Settings

• Adjust Steering Feel: Depending on the selected profile, you can customize steering characteristics. For example, in a Sport Profile, you may prefer a heavier steering feel for greater control at higher speeds. In Comfort Mode, the steering could be lighter, making it easier to maneuver in city driving.
  • Use the steering wheel controls to fine-tune settings like steering response if the car allows these adjustments within a particular profile.
• Suspension Settings: You can adjust suspension stiffness to match your profile preference. Sport Mode would stiffen the suspension for better handling, while Comfort Mode softens it for a smoother ride. The steering wheel may have an option to toggle suspension settings or use the Dynamic Select button to adjust the suspension settings according to your profile.
• Throttle and Brake Sensitivity: Depending on the profile, engine responsiveness and braking performance can vary. In Sport or Race Mode, the throttle may be more sensitive for quick acceleration, while Comfort Mode may soften the throttle response for a smoother driving experience. Adjust these settings directly through the steering wheel controls or within the profile settings.

4. Save New Driving Profiles

• Create a New Profile: Some vehicles allow you to create and save custom driving profiles via the infotainment system or steering wheel controls. For instance, you might set up a new profile that adjusts everything from engine performance to suspension settings based on your preferred driving style.
  • Use the menu buttons on the steering wheel or central display to save a new profile after adjusting all settings.
• Assign Profiles to Driver Preferences: If your vehicle has driver recognition (for example, via key fob identification or seat position memory), you can link profiles to specific drivers. When you enter the car, the AMG steering wheel will automatically adjust to your previously saved settings, and you can also access the profile through the steering wheel button.

5. Driver-Specific Settings via User Profiles

• Personal Settings Storage: The AMG steering wheel is often integrated with the vehicle's user profile system that stores individual preferences, including:
  • Steering wheel position
  • Seat adjustments
  • Mirror positioning
  • Infotainment preferences

When switching to a different driver profile, the system can automatically adjust all of these settings to suit the specific driver.

6. Steering Wheel-Controlled Adaptive Settings

• In AMG models with adaptive systems, you can use the steering wheel to fine-tune specific settings like traction control and stability programs. For example, in a Track Profile, you might want to deactivate some of the safety features for optimal performance, while in a Comfort Profile, these features could be more active to ensure a smoother ride.
• AMG Dynamic Drive Control: Use the steering wheel’s adaptive controls to modify drive settings on the fly. This includes adjusting the engine mode (from Comfort to Sport to Race), transmission response, or drive modes. These settings are key components of personalized profiles.

7. Monitor Profile Settings Through Instrument Cluster or Display

• Once you have selected or adjusted your personal profile using the steering wheel controls, you can monitor the live settings on the instrument cluster or infotainment display. The display will show which settings are active for the current profile (e.g., steering firmness, suspension mode, engine performance).

Key Steps to Access and Adjust Personal Driving Profiles with AMG Steering Wheel Controls:

1. Press the Profile Button (or Dynamic Select button) on the steering wheel to access the profile menu.
2. Scroll through and select a pre-configured profile using the steering wheel controls.
3. Adjust settings like steering feel, suspension stiffness, engine response, and braking performance using the steering wheel buttons.
4. Save custom profiles by adjusting settings to your preference and saving them through the vehicle’s infotainment system or steering wheel.
5. Switch profiles instantly while driving using the steering wheel button for a seamless driving experience based on your needs.
6. Monitor settings via the instrument cluster or central display for real-time adjustments.

Summary:

The AMG steering wheel serves as an intuitive and efficient way to manage personal driving profiles by providing quick access to key performance and comfort settings, all at the driver’s fingertips. By integrating dynamic controls, the wheel enhances the driving experience, allowing users to easily switch between profiles, customize settings, and create personalized driving modes to suit different conditions and preferences. Whether you’re cruising in Comfort Mode or pushing limits on a race track, the steering wheel helps you achieve the optimal driving experience.