To be comfortable when traveling, whether on the highway or in the city and in low temperatures, drivers must resort to
car interior heater. However, in some cases, the vehicle’s air conditioning system is not being used correctly, which can affect its operation.
In addition, incorrect use of both heating and air conditioning can unnecessarily increase the consumption of the vehicle. Resorting to wearing a jacket behind the wheel often raises doubts about whether we can be fined for wearing inappropriate clothing while driving. The truth is that it is not expressly forbidden to wear a certain type of clothing, but this means that it is up to the agent’s interpretation.
Officially, the General Traffic Regulations state that drivers “are obliged to maintain their own freedom of movement” (article 18.1 of Royal Decree 1428/2003), and “at all times
the conditions for driving their vehicles» (art. 17.1). So, to begin with, there are certain situations that can cause problems. In winter, the problem can be precisely the restriction of movement, with three main suspects: thick coats, thick boots and gloves.
Therefore, it is always better to use vehicle heating to drive more safely and avoid problems. For example, from ALD they provide us with a series of recommendations to keep the car at a suitable temperature without using more fuel or forcing the vehicle, and to prevent fatigue while driving.
Both in winter and in summer The ideal temperature for the passenger compartment of the vehicle is between 19 and 22 degrees. Having it up there can be hazardous to road safety, as excessive heat causes driver drowsiness and fatigue. In addition, turning the heater on too high can also be detrimental to the vehicle itself, as it can force the air conditioning system motor and cause more wear and tear.
Before using the heater, it is important to make sure that the radiator channels do not become clogged after it has not been used for several months.
Once the vehicle is started, we have to wait a few minutes before turning on the heating. Keep in mind that the car’s air conditioning system is linked to the engine, as it works with the thermal energy generated by starting. Therefore, the heater will not work properly until the engine is warm.
Excessive heating can cause the vehicle to use more fuel, so we should always strive to use it efficiently. One of the recommendations to improve the diffusion of hot air is to direct the heat dissipation towards the feet, as hot air is naturally
tends to risewhich can be used to heat the rest of the cabin.
Source: La Verdad
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