Dual Zone Operation
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The dual zone controls allows for maximum temperature offset and comfort between the driver and rear passengers. It is possible to select maximum airflow over the evaporator core with one dual zone switch along with maximum airflow over the heater core with the other dual zone switch. Each air temperature actuator is independent from the other and the rear passenger location is not limited in it's range of temperature offset.