Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature divides people more than almost anything else. One occupant wants airflow directed at the face while another finds the same setting cold, so agreeing on a compromise early avoids constant fiddling.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Familiarity with the basics — parking brake, gear selector, demister — is best built while stationary. A few minutes with the handbook before an unfamiliar route removes guesswork once traffic demands attention.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Taking a call mid-errand is common, and handling it without holding the phone is the practical aim. Where hands-free calling is supported, arranging it before departure is simpler than mid-trip.