Congratulations on a great car. I got mine at the end of September so I haven't had a full season with mine yet. It has been spending most of its time in my garage because of the snow, etc. When it dries out (which won't be for awhile), it will come out. The temperatures you are talking about sound a little like New England. Where are you? Good luck; sprong is just a few weeks away.
As to the controls, they do take a little getting used to, and the cup holder ...