Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature divides people more than almost anything else on a long drive. Clothing, how still someone sits and plain individual sensitivity all shape what one person calls comfortable and another finds too warm.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Adjusting mirrors and locating the hazard switch while stationary is simple preparation. Doing it at the start of a journey avoids the awkward moment of searching for an unfamiliar control while already moving.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Long stretches of road tend to be filled with radio, podcasts or a stored playlist, and each depends on something different: a signal, downloaded files, or a device that still holds enough battery.