(Posted on Aug 25, 2018 at 07:00PM by Danielle Smyth)
It can be hard to buy a new car when you don’t know what all of its features mean. Some auto terminology gets a bit esoteric and convoluted. We’re here to unravel the mystery and help you understand just what it is that you’re buying.
Take multi-zone air conditioning, for instance. Many newer vehicles, like the 2018 Nissan Maxima S, have this amazing technology. Working to keep your whole family cool and comfortable at the same time, this amenity is definitely one you’ll want on your next auto.
Here’s how it works. In older models that have just one temperature for the whole vehicle, the driver has controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Ducts and vents throughout the car would transport the air, cooled or warmed to the chosen temperature. Today, though, the operator and passengers all have a say in how warm or cold they are.
Multiple control units, individual temperature sensors for each area, more ductwork to carry the air throughout the car, and extra vents all work together to make multi-zone air conditioning possible.
If this sounds like something you need in your next vehicle, stop by Kirkland Nissan when you’re next in Renton, Washington, and take a test drive of the 2018 Maxima S!