Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is rarely agreed on. What one person finds pleasant another finds stuffy or chilly, partly because seating position, clothing and direct sunlight differ around the cabin, so small adjustments are often requested during a trip.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The minutes before setting off are a good time to locate the hazard lights, demisters and mirror adjusters. Knowing where they sit means fewer decisions left until mid-journey, when a driver would rather keep their attention on the road.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Long trips drain phone batteries, particularly when navigation runs throughout. Where a power source is available in the cabin, settling early on who plugs in and where the cable lies avoids a lead trailing across a passenger's knees.