Right from the start, winter conditions in My Winter Car force you to deal with frost realistically. Unlike arcade-style driving games, visibility, temperature, and mechanical readiness all matter. If you skip defrosting, you cannot drive your car, you risk fines, crashes, or failing daily tasks.
How defrosting works
Defrosting is tied directly to your car’s heating system. There is no instant button or magic shortcut. You must warm the engine first, then use the heater to push warm air onto the windshield. Exterior frost melts slowly as the interior glass warms.
If your engine cannot stay running or the battery is weak, defrosting may fail entirely.
How to defrost your car in My Winter Car
Enter your car and turn on the window heater.
Turn on the blower and adjust the temperature settings, this lets your car warm up a bit. The blower button is the key — without activating it, heat won’t reach the windows.
In My Winter Car, you need to scrape windows to remove snow from your windshield so that you can drive without hindrance, as relying just on the window heater will take a lot of time to scrap off the snow.
Since you don't have a scraper at the start of the game, you have to scrape the windows manually. You can do so by holding left mouse button + F key and dragging to scrape ice off the windows faster.
After defrosting is done, you can safely enter driving mode.
Why defrosting is important
If you skip defrosting your car, you are in for trouble. Here are some consequences tied to driving your car unethically:
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Driving with frosted windows | Police fine |
| Waiting for full defrost | Safe, legal driving |
| Engine warm-up patience | Better long-term car health |
Common mistakes & tips for defrosting
- Skipping engine warm-up or revving on cold starts, which quickly damages the engine
- Forgetting to use the blower and heat, leaving windows iced and visibility poor
- Driving too fast on dirt, snow, or ice, causing loss of control and crashes
- Ignoring fluid levels like oil, coolant, and brake fluid, leading to breakdowns
- Releasing the clutch too quickly when starting, resulting in frequent stalls
- Rushing trips instead of driving patiently, which causes fines, accidents, and wasted time
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