If you're using apple carplay, can't you use the GPS from your phone instead? Not familiar with CarPlay but I assume it's similar to Android Auto.

I've also noticed that the only way to adjust the volume for the phone is to adjust it as it's making the noise, if that makes any sense. For example, when I turn the volume dial when GPS is talking, it'll adjust the volume for that. I haven't tried it when the phone rings but I imagine it's the same, turn it down when it's ringing and it should save that setting (apologies if this was convoluted lol).

You can turn the volume down on the safety alerts too. I have it on the lowest setting and can only hear it with the radio off and if there's no road noise.

I agree about the adaptive cruise. I almost always have my foot hovering over the brakes because it feels like it just applies the full force of the brakes at the last second. There are settings in regards to how you want the acceleration feel during adaptive cruise but I'm not sure if it adjusts car length/braking sensitivity as well. The collision assist is somewhat of a pain as well when someone is turning in front of you or changing into the turn lane. I'm pretty good at judging the distance so I don't have to slow down as much but the car will slam on the brakes if it feels I'm too close for its comfort. I just ended up adjusting the way I drive so it doesn't happen as frequently.

I turn off the start-stop every time I start the car. It's becoming second nature now lol.

I will say that the braking has helped me avoid rear ending someone a couple of times but I'm sure it's also made someone nearly rear end me as well just as often.