[After14years]

It seems to me that it takes FOREVER for the cabin temperature to heat up. It's so cold in my area, I'm freezing until the car runs about 4 minutes. What am I doing incorrectly in the settings?

 

[jpmccormac]

You may want to have the thermostat checked; it may be staying open too long. Any competent mechanic (or dealer) should be able to test it. The thermostat is a simple device in most cases and not expensive to replace. The heater core could be blocked, though unlikely in a fairly new car. Also, check the coolant level; low or bad coolant can be an issue (again, unlikely in a fairly new car.)

More detailed thermostat info. here

 

[foxtherouge]

So you run the vehicle for 4 minutes and then it starts to get warm inside? If that's the case, that's normal. The engine has to warm up first. If you mean after warm up it takes an additional 4 minutes that's a different story.

 

[After14years]

So you run the vehicle for 4 minutes and then it starts to get warm inside? If that's the case, that's normal. The engine has to warm up first. If you mean after warm up it takes an additional 4 minutes that's a different story.

I am comparing how long the cabin heats up to my former cars and my husbands current auto. By the time I get to work, the inside temp is warm. I'll have the dealer take a look when I bring it in for its first year check up. Thanks for your response.

So you run the vehicle for 4 minutes and then it starts to get warm inside? If that's the case, that's normal. The engine has to warm up first. If you mean after warm up it takes an additional 4 minutes that's a different story.

Thank you for your response. I will get the dealer to check this out.

 

[ccstl2008]

Idle or driving? My LE's driving warm-up time is comparable to my past vehicles. On my way to/from work, there are landmarks I pass when I know I can crank the heat and not get blasted with cold air. The Cross is warm at those same spots. I don't warm the car up before leaving, so I can't speak to its idle warmup time.

 

[Drew2U]

I did the experiment tonight. At -6c outside temp (indicated in MID) and my Heater set to Auto 23c and driving city speeds (50klm and less) it took about 2 minutes for my temp gauge (MID) to start rising. Warm air started soon afterwards cause the Heater fan started since it was in Auto. 4 minutes might be semi-normal with the extreme colds we were having the past few days. Sorry, didnt convert C to F.

 

[After14years]

I did the experiment tonight. At -6c outside temp (indicated in MID) and my Heater set to Auto 23c and driving city speeds (50klm and less) it took about 2 minutes for my temp gauge (MID) to start rising. Warm air started soon afterwards cause the Heater fan started since it was in Auto. 4 minutes might be semi-normal with the extreme colds we were having the past few days. Sorry, didnt convert C to F.

Excellent information. I will start using the Auto funciton and testing to see if the cabin warms quicker.

 

[After14years]

Idle or driving? My LE's driving warm-up time is comparable to my past vehicles. On my way to/from work, there are landmarks I pass when I know I can crank the heat and not get blasted with cold air. The Cross is warm at those same spots. I don't warm the car up before leaving, so I can't speak to its idle warmup time.

Driving time. I don't idle long. My commute is so short.

 

[Drew2U]

Excellent information. I will start using the Auto funciton and testing to see if the cabin warms quicker.

I forgot to mention that I also have the S-Flow switch selected.