How to Deal with Foggy Car Windows When Driving in Rainy Winter?

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GemmaMarie
07/29/25 5:35pm
Solutions for foggy car windows when driving in rainy winter: Use the air conditioning to defog by locating the front window defogging mode, setting the fan speed to high, turning on the AC switch, and adjusting the temperature to low. In winter, you can use the air conditioning's hot air to defog. If the car has just been started, avoid turning on the air conditioning immediately. Wait a few minutes for the engine to warm up, then increase the air volume to high and activate the front window defogging mode once the water temperature rises. Alternatively, you can use the automatic air conditioning defogging function by turning on the automatic air conditioning and switching the mode to defogging, which will automatically switch to external circulation. For manual air conditioning, first adjust the air direction switch to the defogging position and activate external circulation to allow fresh air to blow in, achieving the defogging effect.
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