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How to Turn on the Heater in a Car?

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LeKyle

07/25/25 12:50am

To turn on the heater in a car, follow these steps: 1. Start the car to allow the engine to warm up. 2. When the engine coolant temperature gauge reaches the middle, you can turn on the heater switch. 3. Turn on the blower switch, then rotate the air conditioning button to the red heating zone, and adjust the temperature of the heater according to your needs. The functions of the car heater system are as follows: 1. On cold winter days (even in late autumn and early spring), the car heater system can provide warmth inside the car, increasing the interior temperature. 2. In winter, spring, and autumn, when the air humidity is high and there is a significant temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car, frost or fog may form on the windows, affecting the driver's visibility and compromising driving safety. Turning on the heater system can help remove frost and fog from the windows.

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MaliaDella

08/10/25 3:55pm

In winter, the heater is crucial when I drive. Don't rush after starting the engine; let it run for a few minutes until the temperature rises, as the heat comes from the engine's cooling system. Locate the air conditioning control panel on the dashboard; if it's manual, turn the temperature knob to the HOT position or red zone, then adjust the fan speed—starting low and gradually increasing is recommended. Don’t forget to switch the airflow mode—choose the foot or windshield icon in winter for defrosting and defogging. Beginners often make the mistake of immediately turning the fan to high, blowing cold air—just wait patiently to enjoy warm air. The car's air conditioning system requires regular maintenance; full coolant ensures high efficiency. For safe driving, quickly activate defrost in foggy conditions with poor visibility. Automatic models are more convenient—just press the AUTO button for automatic temperature control. Thinking back to years ago when I drove an old car, insufficient preheating and forcing the fan damaged parts. Now, with optimized new cars, the operation is smooth, ensuring a warm and worry-free journey.

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