Preparing a Motor Vehicle for an Operation

A method for controlling a preparation function for an operation of a motor vehicle includes determining an expected time of use of the motor vehicle based on a previous journey of the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle includes a time switch configured to control the preparation function. The method also includes outputting the specified time of use and detecting a confirmation of the time of use. The method also includes setting the time switch to prepare the motor vehicle at the confirmed time of use.