How to Turn Off Car in My Winter Car
After the recent update, turning off vehicles does not always work the way players expect. Sorbet and Kekmet are the main troublemakers, leading to keys that refuse to turn and engines that keep running.
How to Turn Off the Car Right Now
To turn off the car, you usually need more than just the ignition key. The engine only shuts down fully after the game resets the driving state.
This means using the hand lever and exiting driving mode before the key will register the off position.
Why the Ignition Feels Inconsistent
The ignition uses multiple internal states. Sometimes those states do not line up.
If the car thinks it is still driving, the key can stick between on and off. This makes it feel broken even when it is not.
Sorbet shows this the most. Kekmet does it too, just louder.
How to Turn Off Sorbet Safely
Sorbet often needs a specific order.
Pull the hand lever fully forward
Release the pedal completely
Turn the ignition key toward off
Exit driving mode
Turn the key again until it clicks
Remove the key
It may take a few tries. That is normal right now.
How to Turn Off Kekmet Without Losing Your Mind
Kekmet is stubborn and slow to reset.
Pull the hand lever forward
Exit driving mode
Make sure no pedals are pressed
Turn the key slowly back and forth
Push the hand lever forward again if it keeps running
Once the engine state resets, the key will finally disengage.
Why Exiting Driving Mode Fixes It
Exiting driving mode forces the game to recheck the engine state.
If you stay seated, the engine may still count as active even with the key removed. Getting out tells the game to calm down.
Turning the Car Off at Gas Stations
You can turn the car off at gas stations. The problem is usually the battery, not the ignition.
Common mistakes.
Leaving lights on
Leaving the blower on
Shutting off with a weak battery
If the battery drops too low, the car shuts off but will not start again.
Car Will Not Start After Refueling
This happens a lot with Sorbet.
Before starting.
Turn off lights
Turn off blower
Do not press the pedal
Check battery condition
A weak battery plus extra power draw makes the car feel dead.
Bug or Intended Behavior
This looks like unfinished ignition state handling.
Even testers have mentioned that ignition states should be mapped better. Until that happens, these workarounds are required.
Final Blurb
If your car refuses to turn off, your save is probably fine. The engine just has not fully exited its active state.
Hand lever forward, exit driving mode, and patience usually win. Welcome to My Winter Car logic.
FAQ
Is my save broken if the car will not turn off
No. This is common with Sorbet and Kekmet after the update.
Why does the key take multiple tries
The ignition state does not always reset on the first attempt.
Do I have to keep the car running outside home
No. But shutting it off with a weak battery can leave you stuck.
Why does exiting the vehicle help
It forces the game to recheck engine and ignition states.
Will this be fixed later
Most likely. Testers have already pointed out the issue.
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