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How Does the Honda Real Time AWD™ System Work? Do you love to get a little mud on the tires and take the road less traveled on your family adventures? Armed with available Honda Real Time AWD™, many vehicles in the Honda model lineup will deliver exceptional performance at every turn. No matter what kind of weather you are faced with, the 2020 Honda CR-V equipped with Real Time AWD™ will provide the safe and reliable drive that you need and many drivers interested in the Honda brand want to know – how does the Honda Real Time AWD™ system work? Find out with this quick overview by Earnhardt Honda! more READ MORE: What Are the Honda Sensing® Safety Systems and Features? Which Honda Models Are Available with Honda Real Time AWD™? Are you looking for an all-wheel drive Honda truck or crossover? Families who live in the Phoenix area and are interested in a Honda all-wheel drive vehicle want to know – which Honda models are available with Honda Real Time AWD™? Honda vehicles that are available with Real Time AWD™ on all or select trim levels include the 2020 Honda HR-V, 2020 Honda CR-V, 2020 Honda Passport, 2020 Honda Pilot and the 2020 Honda Ridgeline midsize pickup truck. 2020 Honda HR-V – Available for LX, Sport, EX and EX-L Trims – Standard for Touring Trims 2020 Honda CR-V – Available for All Trims 2020 Honda Passport – Available for Sport, EX-L and Touring Trims – Standard for Elite Trims 2020 Honda Pilot – Available for LX, EX, EX-L and Touring Trims – Standard for Elite and Black Edition Trims 2020 Honda Ridgeline – Available for Sport and RTL Trims – Standard for RTL-E and Black Edition Trims Honda Real Time AWD™ Details, Features and Specs Do you love to know what makes your Honda Pilot tick? Do you want to know – how does the Honda Real Time AWD™ system work? To provide drivers with all-weather control and traction, Real Time AWD™ employs an innovative Intelligent Control System to provide improved traction in any climate. The Real Time AWD™ system is an electronic feature that will monitor and control torque distribution to improve traction and performance. When the system detects increased acceleration or hilly terrain, it will divert additional torque to the rear wheels to prevent loss of traction. Armed with an array of sensors to monitor traction, when the Real Time AWD™ system detects a loss of traction due to inclement weather and road conditions, the system will react in seconds to redirect torque and regain traction. To ensure that your Honda vehicle provides a dynamic performance, the Real Time AWD™ feature will redistribute torque from the front to the rear axle when cornering to ensure you maintain control. Intelligent Traction Management is available to select Honda Passport, Honda Pilot and Honda Ridgeline models to improve performance with four terrain drive modes – Normal, Snow, Sand and Mud. READ MORE: How To Connect to Honda Display Audio with Bluetooth How does the Honda Real Time AWD™ system work? Find out how Honda models equipped with Real Time AWD™ will improve performance when you are faced with inclement weather. Explore the Earnhardt Honda inventory today to find a Honda vehicle that is equipped with Real Time AWD™ in Avondale!

What Are the Honda Sensing® Safety Systems and Features? Do you and your family love to hit the road in search of adventure? Are you looking for a Honda car, truck or crossover that will keep you safe on your next road trip? Equipped with Honda Sensing®* technology, many Honda-brand models like the 2020 Honda Accord will upgrade your peace of mind when you get behind the wheel. With the addition of Honda Sensing® to many vehicle spec sheets, drivers want to know – what are the Honda Sensing® safety systems and features? Find out with this quick overview created by Earnhardt Honda! more READ MORE: 2020 Honda CR-V Release Date, Design Specs and Safety Features An intelligent suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive systems, Honda Sensing® can help to improve your drive in the Phoenix area. Key elements of the Honda Sensing® suite are the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), a Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), a Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR). Which Honda Models Come Standard with Honda Sensing®? 2020 Honda Accord – All Trims 2020 Honda Civic Sedan – All Trims 2020 Honda CR-V – All Trims 2020 Honda Civic Coupe – All Trims 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback – All Trims 2019 Honda Passport – All Trims 2020 Honda Insight – All Trims 2020 Honda Pilot – All Trims 2019 Honda Fit – Standard in EX and EX-L. Available in LX and Sport. 2020 Honda HR-V – Standard on EX Trim and Above. 2020 Honda Odyssey – Standard on EX Trim and Above. 2020 Honda Ridgeline – Standard on RTL-E and Black Edition Trims. 2019 Honda Clarity Electric – All Trims 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell – All Trims 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid – All Trims Collision Mitigation Braking System™ With an array of cameras and sensors in place, the Honda Sensing® Collision Mitigation Braking System™ can help prevent frontal collisions with early detection. When the system determines that a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is unavoidable, the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ will automatically apply the brakes. Road Departure Mitigation System The Road Departure Mitigation System will track and monitor your position within a lane of traffic and when a lane deviation occurs without the use of the turn signal, the Road Departure Mitigation System will alert you and can adjust your steering response and your brakes. Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow Adaptive Cruise Control will help to maintain a safe following distance when you are on the highway. T his system will allow you to set your cruising speed and a safe following distance and will use an array of sensors to help maintain that distance on the highway by automatically decreasing your speed. Lane Keeping Assist System When you are on long family road trips and you get tired or you are faced with windy conditions, it can be difficult to stay in your lane. The Lane Keeping Assist System has the ability to detect a lane deviation with a small camera and will provide subtle steering adjustments to keep you centered in your lane. Traffic Sign Recognition Did you miss the last speed limit sign? Traffic Sign Recognition will take care of that for you. Equipped with a small camera that monitors road signs, the Honda Sensing® Traffic Sign Recognition system will detect road signs and display the relevant information on your vehicle information display or Honda Head-Up Display. READ MORE: Does the Honda Accord Come with a CD Player? What are the Honda Sensing® safety systems and features? Find out what driver-assistance systems make up the Honda Sensing® suite and how each system will improve your drive. Visit the Earnhardt Honda inventory today to find a model equipped with Honda Sensing® technology! *Honda Sensing® available on select Honda vehicles.

In an age where Honda Sensing is either standard or available for more models each year, it’s hard to remember a world without safety and driver-assistance features. How did we survive? Weren’t drivers constantly falling asleep at the wheel, drifting across lanes, and experiencing horrific collisions? more How Much of a Difference Modern Safety Features Make Well, yes- at least, they were doing so more often. According the IIHS, driver-assistance features reduced dangerous collisions by about 11% based on data gathered in 2015. They also lowered the rates of serious injuries sustained from the same types of crashes by about 21%. Driver-assistance safety suites such as Honda Sensing help warn drivers and give them time to avoid a crash, thereby preventing some of the deadliest accidents. They can also make an imminent incident less severe by using methods such as automatically applying the brakes and tightening seatbelts. Honda vehicles can also be a safe choice for young drivers. Do all cars have driver-assistance features? In 2017, just 6% of new vehicles included standard Lane Departure Warning systems. Blind Spot Alerts were standard in 9%. These numbers aren’t great, so hopefully the prevalence of these systems continues to grow. On the bright side, however, such features were available in 57% of vehicles. This means over half of those buying new vehicles have the option of getting cutting-edge safety on their ride. Based on the data, it’s a smart choice to spring for the extra security. In the years since the study, standard driver-assistance features have been becoming more common on Honda vehicles. One example is the standard Honda Sensing suite on the 2019 Honda Civic. How much protection do safety features provide? There is a danger of drivers relying too heavily on safety technology. Some drivers expect safety systems to keep them safe no matter what, allowing them to drive more absent-minded and carelessly. This is a fundamental misunderstanding of safety and driver-assistance; these systems are there to aid and assist diligent drivers, not replace them (yet). Drivers should be aware of the limitations of their systems. In summary, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Executive Director Dr. David Yang had this to say: “When properly utilized, ADAS technologies have the potential to prevent 40 percent of all vehicle crashes and nearly 30 percent of traffic deaths: however,” he continued, “Driver understanding and proper use is crucial in reaping the full safety benefits of these systems.” If something does go wrong, you may need to find a: Honda Dealership with Courtesy Shuttle for Repairs in Avondale, AZ

Comfort Features on the 2019 Honda Accord Sport Trim The 2019 Honda Accord is known for providing an impressive array of features for the price, even at the base level. Moving up to the Sport trim, which is the second on its configuration ladder, brings even more amenities to the table. Do these amenities include heated seats? more Yes, the 2019 Honda Accord Sport trim has heated front seats. Though some popular vehicle research sites do not list this feature on the 2019 Acord until the EX trim, Honda puts it under the Sport trim on their own 2019 Accord Sedan Specifications and Features page. According to the Comparison Tool on Cars.com, the Sport trim with the 1.5T powertrain does not have heated front seats, while the Sport trim with the 2.0T powertrain does. View Our New Honda Accord Inventory What are the powertrain options on the 2019 Honda Accord Sport trim? You may notice that the 2019 Accord Sport trim has two variations: 1.5T and 2.0T. This nomenclature is a reference to the powertrain the specified trim comes with. The 1.5T powertrain includes a 1.5-Liter VTEC® Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine with a 6-speed manual transmission, available CVT with Sport Mode, and available paddle shifters The 2.0T powertrain includes a 2.0-Liter VTECH® Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine with a 6-speed manual transmission, available 10-speed automatic transmission, and available paddle shifters. Did You Know? With a starting MSRP of $26,180*, the 2019 Honda Accord Sport trim also boasts unique exterior styling. Feel the Heat in Avondale, AZ! Investigate the Heated Seat situation for yourself by coming down to Earnhardt Honda Avondale and having a seat inside the 2019 Honda Accord Sport! Or you can contact us, and we’ll give you absolute confirmation by checking for ourselves. Thanks for reading, and we hope to hear from and/or see you soon! Read More: Does the 2019 Honda Accord come with a CD player? *MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $930.00 destination charge and options. Dealers set own prices.

Remote Start Capability of the 2019 Honda Pilot On those hot days in Arizona, you may find yourself thinking: man, I wish I could just get into a refreshingly cool car instead of having to endure this searing hot oven of a vehicle that’s been under the beating sun all day. Is there any way that could possibly be done? Well, hypothetical Arizona man, we’ve got good news for you: that sort of comfort is possible these days, thanks to a little feature called remote start. Does the 2019 Honda Pilot have remote start? more View Our New Honda Pilot Inventory Yes, the 2019 Honda Pilot has remote start on the EX trim and above! This standard remote start capability comes on all trims of the 2019 Honda Pilot except the base LX. Read More: What colors does the 2020 Honda Insight come in? How do I use remote engine start on my 2019 Honda Pilot? Press the lock button on the key fob remote. Within five seconds, press and hold the “Remote Start” button. This button looks like an arrow moving in a circle. Wait a few seconds as the engine starts. Turn signals will flash six times to show the engine has started. The engine will now run for ten minutes before shutting itself off.* Once the engine has been started, the climate control system will seek to establish a temperature of 72 degrees in the cabin, whether this uses AC or heating/defrosting. Front seat heaters (if so equipped) will come on in low mode, but the indicator will not illuminate When you’re ready, simply get in the vehicle (with key fob in possession) and start the engine as normal (pressing the button to start while holding down the brake) in order to start driving. *This time-span can be extended by repeating the remote start procedure during that initial ten-minute period. Read More: What's new on the 2019 Honda Civic?