car heater

Dashboard climate control

A car heater is the system that warms a vehicle's interior, typically by circulating air heated by engine coolant.

Most drivers take it for granted until it fails in winter: The car heater's broken and it's fifteen degrees out.

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blower · fan · dashboard · climate control · windshield · ice scraper · antifreeze · thermostat · winter · cold · cold start · engine · radiator · circulation · knob · climate · foggy · cozy

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thermal function

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Vehicle cabin refrigeration system

air conditioning · ventilation system · AC

Family

car, heater, cars, carriage, carry, carrier, carried, carrying, carries

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G