Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is a common point of disagreement: what feels pleasant to a driver in a coat can feel stifling to someone in the back. Agreeing on a setting early avoids constant adjustment.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Knowing where the wiper, light and demister controls sit before setting off means you are not searching for them while carrying passengers. A few quiet minutes parked are enough to learn the layout.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Passengers often arrive with a low battery, so a usable charging point matters on longer trips; it is separate from playing music, and where one is available, agreeing who uses it saves mid-journey negotiation.