Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is a common point of disagreement: what one person finds pleasant another finds stifling or chilly, because clothing, seating position and personal tolerance all differ. Settling on a setting early saves repeated adjustment later.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Taking a moment before setting off to locate the mirrors, lights, demister and hazard switch means fewer distractions once the car is moving. Working this out while stationary is simply easier than doing it with passengers aboard and traffic around.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Phones drain quickly when navigation runs for hours, so passengers often want to top one up mid-journey. Where charging points are provided in the cabin, it helps to know which ones the rear seats can actually reach.