The AMG Performance Steering Wheel itself does not directly handle emergency braking or collision alert functions. However, it integrates with the vehicle's overall safety and driver-assistance systems, which are responsible for emergency braking and collision alerts. Here’s how the steering wheel plays a supporting role in these safety features:

1. Integration with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

• The AMG Performance Steering Wheel typically includes buttons, switches, and touch-sensitive controls that allow the driver to activate or adjust settings for advanced safety systems like Active Brake Assist, Collision Prevention Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control.
• While the steering wheel itself is not responsible for initiating emergency braking, it can provide alerts or warnings to the driver when these systems are engaged. For instance, if a collision risk is detected, the wheel may trigger haptic feedback (a vibration or pulse) to alert the driver to the danger, prompting them to take action.

2. Haptic Feedback for Collision Warnings

• The steering wheel is often equipped with haptic feedback systems, which can vibrate or pulse when a potential collision is detected. This feedback provides the driver with an immediate warning, which, combined with audible and visual alerts, can prompt quick action.
• In some cases, this vibration may coincide with visual warnings on the instrument cluster or head-up display, giving the driver an intuitive sense of the severity of the situation.

3. Emergency Braking Systems

• If the vehicle detects an imminent collision and the driver does not respond in time, the Active Brake Assist system (or a similar feature) will automatically apply the brakes to reduce the severity of the impact or avoid it altogether. While this braking action is automatic, the steering wheel can still be part of the interaction by providing feedback during the process, such as vibrations during emergency braking or when the system is actively engaging to mitigate a crash.

4. Driver Alerts and Notifications

• For features like Collision Prevention Assist or Lane Departure Warning, the steering wheel can display notifications or provide feedback to ensure the driver is aware of the situation. For example:
  • Warning Lights or Icons may flash on the steering wheel buttons or display, indicating a detected risk.
  • Audible Warnings may sound, or an on-screen message can prompt the driver to take corrective action.
  • Vibration Alerts can trigger if the system detects a lane departure or an object in front of the vehicle.

5. Steering Intervention in Some Systems

• Some steering assist technologies in AMG models may include Active Steering Assist or Lane Keeping Assist, which can help guide the vehicle back into the lane if it drifts. While not directly related to emergency braking, this intervention helps prevent collisions by keeping the vehicle properly positioned.
• If a collision risk is detected in the system, Active Lane Keeping Assist can also take over the steering to avoid a collision.

Summary

While the AMG Performance Steering Wheel does not directly manage emergency braking or collision alerts, it integrates with the vehicle’s advanced safety systems. It plays an essential role in alerting the driver to potential dangers through vibration feedback or visual cues. The Active Brake Assist and other collision mitigation systems will automatically engage in emergency situations, but the steering wheel facilitates this by ensuring the driver is aware and prepared to respond.