The W465 AMG Performance Steering Wheel integrates seamlessly with the G-Class’s infotainment system, providing the driver with convenient and intuitive controls without the need to take their hands off the wheel. This integration enhances both the driving experience and the ease of interacting with the car’s various functions, particularly the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) system, which is often found in newer G-Class models.

Key Integration Features:

1. Multimedia Controls:
   • The steering wheel buttons allow direct access to audio controls such as volume, track skipping, and selecting media sources (radio, Bluetooth, USB, etc.).
   • Media navigation: Drivers can scroll through music tracks, playlists, or radio stations, and even interact with navigation or media through scroll wheels or touchpads integrated into the wheel.
   • Phone controls: Answering, rejecting, or ending calls can all be done via the steering wheel, thanks to the integration with the MBUX system.
   • Voice Control: A dedicated button allows for voice commands to control media, navigation, phone, and vehicle settings. The MBUX system uses natural language processing to understand spoken requests, so drivers can issue commands like "Play jazz music" or "Navigate to the nearest gas station" without taking their hands off the wheel.
2. Drive Mode and Performance Adjustments:
   • The AMG performance modes are easily accessible from the steering wheel. With the DYNAMIC SELECT buttons, drivers can switch between various driving modes such as Comfort, Sport, Sport+, and Off-Road. These modes influence the engine response, suspension, and traction control, all of which are visible on the MBUX display.
   • The steering wheel can also control performance settings such as AMG-specific suspension settings and traction control, with the current mode and performance metrics displayed on the screen.
3. Navigation Interaction:
   • Navigation control can be easily handled through the steering wheel’s buttons. Drivers can zoom in or out of the map, scroll through points of interest, or view the next step of their route.
   • Destination input can also be controlled through voice commands or the touchpad (if present), providing a hands-free and intuitive navigation experience.
4. Driver Assistance Features:
   • The steering wheel provides quick access to driver assistance systems like lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring. These systems can be activated or adjusted directly from the wheel, with status updates shown on the MBUX screen.
5. Instrument Cluster Customization:
   • The steering wheel buttons allow drivers to control and switch between various display modes on the digital instrument cluster (often an MBUX-powered screen), including performance data like lap times, G-forces, and turbo boost pressure.
   • Drivers can select the information they wish to see while driving, all from the steering wheel without distraction.
6. Haptic Feedback:
   • The W465 AMG Performance Steering Wheel integrates haptic feedback to enhance the driving experience, providing tactile responses when adjusting certain settings like volume or switching media sources, further integrating the steering wheel with the MBUX system.
7. Convenient Touch Controls:
   • Depending on the exact model, the W465 AMG steering wheel may feature touch-sensitive panels (located on the wheel’s spokes) to swipe through infotainment menus, change radio stations, or interact with the MBUX system in a more modern, touch-based interface.

Summary:

The W465 AMG Performance Steering Wheel offers full integration with the G-Class’s infotainment system, providing seamless control over media, navigation, performance settings, and driver assistance systems. Through the combination of buttons, touchpads, and voice commands, the driver can interact with the MBUX system without needing to take their hands off the wheel, improving safety and enhancing the driving experience.