How to Turn on the Heater in a Car During Winter?

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MacOlivia
07/24/25 7:09pm
To turn on the heater in a car during winter, follow these steps: 1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the engine coolant temperature gauge needle reaches the middle position; 2. Turn on the air conditioning without pressing the AC button, and switch to the heating mode; 3. Set the air circulation to external circulation to expel the cold air inside the car; 4. After about 2 minutes, switch the air circulation to internal circulation. Precautions for using the car heater in winter: 1. There is no need to press the AC button; 2. Use the heater to defog by directing the warm air towards the windshield—the fog on the glass will clear after a short while; 3. Maintain humidity inside the car; 4. Avoid keeping the windows closed for long periods with the heater on; 5. Do not smoke inside the car.
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