Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is one of the clearest examples of divided preference: what one person finds pleasant, a passenger beside them may find cold. Clothing, time of day and individual sensitivity all feed into that.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Time spent stationary setting mirrors and checking that switches fall where expected is rarely wasted. A driver new to the car, or returning after a break, benefits from confirming these basics before moving.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Handling a call without leaving the wheel is a common city need. Where hands-free telephony is supported, the practical gain is that speech stays on the speakers and the phone stays put.