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by ntsplnkv2 1937 days ago
The problem is that basic controls got moved into touch screen interfaces.

Before I could turn my fan speed knob by feel. It was "stepped" so I knew what level it was at when I moved it, if it was min/max. Same with heat and cool. Knob to adjust what vents. All could be done with eyes on the road.

Now? OK you can change climate control, go into touch screen, open up controls, tap to change 5 times to different vents, some crap slider to control fan speed, all requiring to look in order to see where to touch. The lack of tactile feedback just sucks.

On a phone yea sure it's great because I'm looking at it when I use it - it's function is to look at it. Not in a car.