Comfort and Convenience
Temperature preference is personal because one occupant may dress lightly and prefer airflow, whereas another feels comfortable with minimal ventilation.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Practising seat and mirror adjustment beforehand means they can be set correctly without taking attention from the road at the start of a trip.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Listening to music or news often requires simple volume and track control, which can be handled more safely if the buttons are learned in advance.