Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is rarely agreed on. Some people travel happiest with cool air moving, others prefer steady warmth, and the setting that suits one seat can feel wrong two seats away.
Safety and Driver Assistance
A few minutes before setting off is the easy moment to locate the hazard lights, demister and headlight controls. Sorting that out while stationary means not searching for them later in heavy rain or fading light.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Battery drain matters more on a long day, because navigation apps run continuously. If a charging point is available, topping the phone up while driving is simpler than hunting for power at a stop.