Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature divides people more than almost anything else. Some want cool air moving constantly, others find a draught unpleasant and prefer gentle warmth, which is why passengers reach for the vents the moment they sit down.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Knowing where the hazard lights, the parking brake and the horn sit is worth checking while parked. Controls learned in advance are easier to find by feel, which is the practical point of a short check.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Calls are the part of driving where hands and attention compete. Where hands-free telephony is supported, answering through the car's controls keeps the conversation on the speakers rather than on a phone held in one hand.