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How To Understand Honda Dashboard Warning Lights and Indicators Are you new to the Honda brand? Are you the proud owner of a brand-new 2021 Honda Accord? It is important that you know and understand your Honda and we are here to help at Earnhardt Honda. Learn how to understand Honda dashboard warning lights and indicators with this quick guide created by Earnhardt Honda. more READ MORE: What Are the Benefits of a Honda Continuously Variable Transmission? What Are Dashboard Warning Lights and Symbols? It can be nerve-wracking when a warning light or indicator appears on the dashboard of your Honda - unless you know what it means. With more than 25 – 30 dashboard warning lights and indicators, it can be confusing at times. Dashboard warning lights and indicators can indicate that a system is in operation or a dangerous condition that could lead to failure and color is a premier indicator. Warning lights that are red, amber, yellow or orange point to a system that may lead to a dangerous situation - such as the Check Engine Light. Indicator lights that are green, blue or gray point to a system that is in operation - such as the High Beam Indicator Light. Here are a few important examples. Engine Malfunction Light The Honda Engine Malfunction Light appears when a malfunction is detected with the emissions control system and will blink when an engine cylinder misfires. When the Engine Malfunction Light comes on, it is important to schedule a service appointment with the Earnhardt Honda Service Department. When the light blinks, it is recommended that you stop your Honda for 10 minutes and get to a local service department ASAP. Charging System Indicator Light Electric power plays a key role in performance when you get behind the wheel of your Honda. The Charging System Indicator Light indicates a problem with the battery and charging system. The recommended course of action when the Charging System Indicator Light appears is to stop and have your vehicle serviced ASAP. Anti-Lock Brake System Indicator Light Few systems are as important to your safety as the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) in your Honda car, truck or crossover. The Anti-Lock Brake System Indicator Light points to a serious problem with the ABS System in your vehicle. When the Anti-Lock Brake System Indicator Light appears, it is important to schedule a service appointment with your local Honda dealer at your earliest convenience. READ MORE: What Are the Honda Sensing® Safety Features and Systems? Learn how to understand Honda dashboard warning lights and indicators with this quick guide created by Earnhardt Honda. Find a Honda car, truck or crossover to match your lifestyle today when you visit the Earnhardt Honda online inventory!

How To Use the Honda Rear Seat Reminder The Honda Rear Seat Reminder is an added asset for families on the go and is a highlight of the 2021 Honda Odyssey and the 2021 Honda Accord. Armed with this updated technology, many families want to know how to use the Honda Rear Seat Reminder. We are here to help at Earnhardt Honda with this step-by-step instruction guide. Find a Honda model with Rear Seat Reminder today when you visit the Earnhardt Honda inventory! more READ MORE: How Do Honda Odyssey CabinTalk® and CabinWatch® Work? How-To Guide to Honda Rear Seat Reminder Press the HOME Button Select SETTINGS Select VEHICLE Select METER SETUP Select REAR SEAT REMINDER Select ON/OFF

How To Set and Use Honda Sensing® Adaptive Cruise Control Did you know that your Honda CR-V is equipped with Honda Sensing® safety systems? Adaptive Cruise Control is an element of the suite of Honda Sensing® systems that will allow you to set a speed and follow distance in traffic that is easy to adjust via controls on the steering wheel. Adaptive Cruise Control will monitor and automatically adjust the following distance at the set speed. Learn how to set and use Honda Sensing® Adaptive Cruise Control with this step-by-step guide. Find a Honda model equipped with Honda Sensing® and Adaptive Cruise Control today when you visit the Earnhardt Honda inventory! more READ MORE: What Are the 2020 Honda CR-V Safety Systems and Features? How-To Guide to Honda Sensing® Adaptive Cruise Control Press the MAIN Button on the Steering Wheel Press the SET/- Button When You Reach the Correct Speed Press the RES/+ and SET/- Buttons to Adjust Speed Up/Down by 1 MPH Press and Hold RES/+ and SET/- Buttons to Adjust Speed Up/Down by 5 MPH Press the Interval Button on the Steering Wheel to Adjust Following Distance Press CANCEL or MAIN to Cancel Adaptive Cruise Control

What Are the 2020 Honda CR-V Safety Systems and Features? Gear up for your next family road trip and get behind the wheel of the 2020 Honda CR-V at Earnhardt Honda. A popular compact crossover, the Honda CR-V is loaded with features that cater to your family. When families hit the road in the Valley of the Sun, safety is a top priority and many car shoppers want to know – what are the 2020 Honda CR-V safety systems and features? Take a closer look at how the 2020 Honda CR-V will keep you safe! more READ MORE: Available 2020 Honda CR-V Interior and Exterior Color Options? Standard Honda Sensing® Safety Systems Families who opt for the 2020 Honda CR-V will find standard Honda Sensing® safety technology in all trim levels. Honda Sensing® is a key element of safety and will add a Collision Mitigation Braking System™ with Forward Collision Warning, a Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and a Lane Keeping Assist System. Armed with these intelligent safety systems, the Honda CR-V will help keep families safe. To upgrade your safety, the 2020 Honda CR-V is available with an impressive list of active and passive safety systems that will help provide you with peace of mind. Here is a quick breakdown of a few of the top safety features that you may find when you get behind the wheel of the Honda CR-V. Multi-Angle Rearview Camera Honda CR-V models come standard with a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera that will allow you to check your surroundings when you are backing out of the driveway. Not your run-of-the-mill backup camera, the Multi-Angle Rearview Camera will provide drivers with three angles to choose from – Normal, Top-Down and Wide. Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Monitor The Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Monitor is a standard feature for Honda CR-V EX, EX-L and Touring trim levels. A suite of sensors located in the rear bumper make up the Blind Spot Information System and will monitor traffic and alert you when a vehicle is in your blind spot. Cross Traffic Monitor will detect vehicles approaching from the side when you are in reverse – perfect for when you are in a crowded parking lot. Automatic LED Headlights Honda CR-V Touring trim levels will amp up your safety with automatic LED headlights. With this feature, you will not have to worry about remembering to turn your lights on when it starts to get dark. This feature will automatically turn on your headlights as the sun starts to go down. Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers Do you have a hard time finding the right speed for your windshield wipers when it rains? Available rain-sensing windshield wipers will help eliminate that risk with technology that will sense the amount of rainfall on your windshield and adjust the wiping frequency to match the severity of the weather. Rain-sensing windshield wipers allow you to keep your eyes on the road in bad weather. READ MORE: What Are the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Engine and MPG Specs? Are you looking for a safe, family-friendly crossover? The Honda CR-V may fit the bill and you may want to know – what are the 2020 Honda CR-V safety systems and features? Visit the Earnhardt Honda inventory to find a Honda car, truck or crossover with innovative features that will help keep you safe!

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.

2019 Honda Accord Safety For many of us, the most important factor in a car isn’t how well it drives, or how cutting-edge the infotainment is, or how flashy its looks are; it’s how well the vehicle can keep our family (and ourselves) safe from harm. The good news is that safety features keep advancing every year, making the cars we drive safer and safer. The 2019 Honda Accord is a great modern car, but how does it fare for safety? What are the safety features of the 2019 Honda Accord? more View Our New Honda Accord Inventory The 2019 Honda Accord is fitted hood-to-trunk with protective gizmos, including airbags, brake assist, electronic stability control, daytime running lights, child safety locks, traction control, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist. In addition, it’s outfitted with the Honda Sensing® suite that we know and love. This compilation of modern safety includes a Collision Mitigation Braking System™, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, and Traffic Sign Recognition. Unconventional Safety Features The 2019 Honda Accord is also outfitted with elements that may not be traditionally viewed as “safety features,” per se, but can end up enhancing safety nonetheless. These include LED low-beam headlights with auto-on/off and LED fog lights. These sleek gizmos not only help you see, but help you be seen by others. LED taillights ensure you’re visible from behind as well as in front. The cause of safety is furthered thanks to an agile, tightly controlling ride. A Head-Up Display delivers vital information to your brain right within your line of sight (it’s projected on the lower windshield) so you don’t have to waste precious seconds looking down. A multi-angle rearview camera and cross traffic monitor will alert you to what’s going on behind and to the sides of your ride. Finally, sensors in the rear bumper and warning icons located in both side mirrors make up the Blind Spot Information feature, which lets you know when vehicles are detected in your blind spot, helping you to feel better about that oft-hazardous task known as “changing lanes.”

Reliability of the 2019 Honda CR-V When buying a new car, reliability is an important factor to consider. After all, you don’t want something that’s going to explode the second you drive off the dealership lot (or ever, ideally). Is the 2019 Honda CR-V a reliable car? more View Our New Honda CR-V Inventory The 2019 Honda CR-V received a reliability rating of three and a half out of five stars from J.D. Power. This signifies that the vehicle boasts “above-average reliability.” This means that when you buy a 2019 Honda CR-V, you’re not just getting a great car, but a reliable one too. The faith Honda themselves hold in the 2019 CR-V is evidenced by the three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty that come included on every new Honda vehicle. Safety of the 2019 Honda CR-V Reliability can also apply to how well a vehicle will hold up in a crash, and how reliable it is at minimizing the risk of accidents. The 2019 Honda CR-V performs admirably in these areas. The driver of the 2019 CR-V will have a good sense of the world around him thanks to the excellent visibility granted from the driver’s perch. Events behind and to the sides are kept track of as well thanks to blind-spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert features that come standard on the EX trim and above. Additional security is granted thanks to the integration of the Honda Sensing safety suite. This slew of features is also on all trims except the base LX. It includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and a road-departure mitigation system. Capability of the 2019 Honda CR-V The 2019 Honda CR-V is not only a tough cookie; it’s an able cookie, eager to take on all sorts of adventure. This possibility is assisted by Real Time all-wheel drive™ and plenty of cargo room to carry what you need. Storage opportunities abound thanks to the center console, glove box, and numerous nooks and crannies. But the granddaddy of them all is the 75.8 cubic feet of space revealed with the rear seats folded down, which is one of the largest in the segment.

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