How to turn on the heating in Wuling Hongguang miniev?
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To activate the heating in Wuling Hongguang miniev, first start the vehicle, wait for a certain period, then rotate the switch to turn on the warm air. After that, adjust to the internal circulation mode, select the appropriate gear, and adjust the air vent direction. The car air conditioning is used to regulate and control the temperature, humidity, air cleanliness, and air flow inside the car compartment to an optimal state, providing a comfortable riding environment for passengers and reducing travel fatigue. Taking the Hongguang miniev 2020 Comfortable Edition Lithium Iron Phosphate as an example: the manufacturer of this car is SAIC-GM-Wuling, classified as a microcar, with an energy type of pure electric, a body type of 3-door 4-seat hatchback, and a transmission of electric vehicle single-speed transmission.
Recently, while driving my Wuling Hongguang MINIEV, I realized that electric cars' heating systems work differently from gasoline cars. They don't have engine waste heat and rely entirely on electric heating devices. The operation is actually quite simple: find the round temperature knob on the center console and turn it towards the red zone to increase the heat. To see the specific temperature, press the 'A/C' button on the panel to switch the display. It's recommended to turn on the internal circulation to heat up faster. If the windows fog up, just press the defogging button for quicker results. In winter, turning on the heating will noticeably reduce the range, so I usually lower the fan speed once it's warm enough. Another trick is to use the scheduled charging feature to preheat the car before departure, saving both waiting time and battery power.
As a dad of two, the biggest fear when driving the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV to drop off the kids is the AC not heating up. The heating in this car is all controlled via the center console: turn the large knob with red and blue markings on the left to the red zone, and the temperature display on the LCD screen should rise. Remember to press the 'A/C' button to confirm the compressor is off, otherwise it will cool. If it heats up slowly, check if the external circulation is accidentally set—the vents should blow directly at people for warmth. My wife always complains that electric cars heat up slowly in winter, but we later found that remotely starting the AC via the mobile app 5 minutes in advance is the most hassle-free—the kids get into a warm car. In terms of range, running the heater at maximum consumes about 15% of the battery, which is manageable.
