i-Dual Climate Control System

2008 Acura CSX Base, K20A3SECTION i-Dual Climate Control System
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This system automatically controls the temperature and the air direction to the driver and passenger's side depending on the angle of the sun and the direction of the vehicle It calculates information such as date, time, longitude, and latitude from the navigation system, as well as the radiant strength of the sun from the sunlight sensor, to determine the appropriate mode position and temperature to be directed to each side

Fig 1: I-Dual Climate Control System Diagram
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In the event that the navigation system malfunctions, or when driving in areas where the navigation cannot determine the vehicle position (non-coverage areas, tunnels, etc), the climate control system will operate the same as a vehicle without navigation

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