Yes, it is likely that there is a setting that allows the driver to disable the ACC heat function when engaging the AMG U88 system for track-focused driving. While the AMG U88 system itself primarily manages steering feedback and performance-related adjustments, it often integrates with the vehicle's driving modes and performance settings, including those used for track driving.

Here’s how this can work:

1. Track-Focused Driving Mode:

• When switching to a track-focused driving mode, such as AMG Track Pace or a dedicated Sport or Sport+ mode, the vehicle typically adjusts various performance settings to optimize handling, throttle response, and steering dynamics for high-performance driving.
• AMG U88 system will automatically adjust the steering response, providing quicker and more precise feedback to enhance cornering and agility on the track.

2. Deactivating ACC Heat for Performance:

• In track-focused driving, the driver may want to disable the ACC heating function for several reasons:
  • Focus on Performance: The driver might prefer not to have the heating system active to avoid any distractions or discomfort related to heat in a high-performance environment.
  • Energy Efficiency: Disabling the heating function can also be beneficial in terms of optimizing vehicle energy for performance rather than heating.
  • Comfort Preferences: Some drivers may find that the added warmth from the steering wheel interferes with their preferred grip or feel during intense track driving.

3. Settings Integration:

• It’s common for track-specific settings or driving modes to automatically disable non-performance features like the ACC heating to ensure focus on vehicle dynamics. This could either be done automatically when switching to a track mode or may be a setting that can be manually adjusted within the vehicle’s driver settings.
• The AMG U88 system could integrate with these settings, offering an intuitive interface for the driver to make such adjustments, ensuring that only performance-enhancing features are active.

4. Manual Controls:

• Some vehicles, especially performance-oriented ones like the G-Class AMG, often provide drivers with manual control over individual features through the infotainment system or steering wheel buttons. There may be an option in the settings to disable ACC heating specifically when the driver is in track mode or other high-performance settings.

Conclusion:

In the context of track-focused driving, the vehicle likely offers a way to disable the ACC heat function when engaging the AMG U88 system. This ensures that the focus remains on performance, with the U88 system optimizing steering feel, and the heating turned off to prevent unnecessary distractions or inefficiencies during high-intensity driving. Depending on the specific vehicle configuration, this can either be set automatically when entering track mode or manually adjusted through the vehicle's settings.