Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is personal. Height, leg length and the habit of sitting upright or reclined all shape what feels right, which is why two people sharing a car rarely agree on the same settings.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Time spent before departure learning where the essential switches sit is time not spent hunting for them later. Mirrors, lighting and demisting are worth locating while the car is stationary and unhurried.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Battery level is its own concern on a long drive: a phone used for navigation drains steadily, so knowing whether a charging option is available matters regardless of how music or calls are handled.