Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is rarely agreed on: one person is comfortable with cool air aimed high, another prefers warmth at the feet. Clothing, the season and simple personal tolerance all pull the setting in different directions.
Safety and Driver Assistance
A few stationary minutes at the start of a trip, spent adjusting mirrors, settling the seat and noting where the hazard switch falls, cost little. Preparation of that kind keeps attention outward rather than inward.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Taking a call on the move is a different task from choosing music, since it usually needs only answering and ending. If hands-free calling is supported, knowing that one control in advance keeps the exchange brief.