How to Use the Heater in My Winter Car Starting Car Guide
Freezing in the starting car usually means one heater control is set wrong. The system works, but only if every part is set correctly. This guide explains how the heater actually works in the starting car and why you might still be cold.
How to Turn the Heater On in the Starting Car
The heater only works when all controls are set correctly.
You need engine heat, the correct lever positions, and the blower turned on.
Heater Controls Explained
The heater has two levers and buttons that all matter.
The top lever controls air direction
Move it all the way to the right to blow air on the windows and cabin
The bottom lever controls temperature
Move it all the way to the left into the red for heat
The blower button is under the window heater
Turn it on to low or high or no air will move
The rear window heater is a separate button
This only heats the rear window, not the cabin
If the blower is off, the heater does nothing.
Why You Are Still Freezing
Even with the heater on, a few things can stop it from working.
The engine must be warmed up first
Cold engines do not produce heat
Doors must be closed
Blower must be on
Top lever must not be left on the wrong direction
Let the engine idle and warm before expecting heat.
Blower and Battery Warning
Leaving the blower on drains the battery.
If the blower stays on after shutting off the car, the battery will drain
A drained battery causes starting problems later
Always turn the blower off when leaving the car.
Why You Cannot Sleep Even With Heaters On
Sleeping depends on room temperature, not just fatigue.
If the room is too cold, sleep is blocked
House heaters need time to warm the room
Turning them to 30 works, but you must wait
If the house still feels cold, sleeping may not trigger.
Some players report apartments are warmer and allow sleeping easier early on.
Important Heater Notes
Heater does not work instantly
Engine heat is required
Blower is mandatory
Wrong lever direction stops cabin heat
Rear window heater does not warm the player
Most heater issues come from one missed step.
Final Blurb
The heater in My Winter Car works, but only if every control is set correctly. Warm the engine, set the bottom lever to heat, aim the top lever correctly, and turn the blower on. Miss one step and you freeze anyway.
FAQ
Why does the heater blow air but not heat
The engine is not warm yet or the temperature lever is not set to red.
Which lever controls heat
The bottom lever controls temperature.
Which lever controls airflow direction
The top lever controls where the air blows.
Does the rear window heater warm the cabin
No. It only heats the rear window.
Can the blower drain the battery
Yes. Turn it off when the car is off.
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