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How To Use the Honda Hands-Free Power Liftgate Have you ever had to try and open your tailgate with a load of groceries? It can prove to be tricky at best. Honda models like the 2021 Honda CR-V that are available with a hands-free power liftgate make loading and unloading cargo simple and safe. Learn how to use the Honda hands-free power liftgate with this quick step-by-step instruction guide. Visit the Earnhardt Honda inventory today to find a Honda crossover, SUV or minivan equipped with the hands-free power liftgate! more READ MORE: Which Honda Models Have Onboard Wi-Fi Avondale AZ? How-To Guide to the Honda Hands-Free Power Liftgate Make Sure You Have the Honda Smart Entry Remote Stand About 2 Feet Behind Your Honda Kick Upward Below the Middle of the Rear Bumper Withdraw Your Foot Downward Below the Middle of the Rear Bumper Do Not Use a Side-to-Side Motion Use the Same Up-and-Back Kicking Motion to Open or Close the Power Liftgate

Learn how to use Honda Remote Engine Start in select models with this quick step-by-step guide and add to your automotive experience. Visit the Earnhardt Honda inventory today to find a Honda car, truck or crossover equipped with remote start!  In this article, we can tell you: How Does the Honda Remote Starter Work Will the Remote Starter Adjust the Temperature How Long Does the Car Run with a Honda Remote Starter? How is the Battery Protected During a Remote Start? Honda Remote Start Tips for Safety Where is Information on Your Specific Remote Starter? more How does Honda Remote Starter Work? A remote starter is a radio-controlled device. It is coded to reach out to your vehicle and to start the engine while you are still some distance away, such as your home, workplace or parking lot. The first 2-way remote start systems were introduced in the 1980s, long before computers took over car systems.  The change over from keyed ignition to keyless ignition has made it easier than ever to include lock and unlock, climate control, trunk release and similar functions on a long range remote. Car starting is a logical function to add to a keyless entry remote. Push button start, for instance, doesn’t have the mechanical parts that a keyed ignition would have. This allows sensors to direct its action more easily.  Likewise, the temperature controls on many Hondas have been automated. That’s allowed remote car starters to become more sophisticated. You can cool the cabin on our hot summer days or warm it up if you have ventured to northern climes. Should You Get an After Market Starter? A  remote starter must have the ability to bypass your car’s anti theft devices.  As such, it is always preferable to have a factory remote starter that is purchased through your Honda dealer. The manufacturer really discourages after-market remote start kits due to possible harm to Honda models. Will the Remote Starter Adjust the Temperature? Depending on the make/model/year, your remote starter can cool or heat the cabin.  In some cases, starting your vehicle should start your air conditioning or heater, assuming the temperature in the car is below the set temperature.  Some Honda remote starters will automatically activate the HVAC system to bring the temperature up or down to 72 degrees. How Long Does the Car Run with a Honda Remote Starter? The Honda will run for ten minutes. If you wish, you can extend it another ten minutes. How is the Battery Protected During a Remote Start? To protect the battery, the engine and climate system are running as well as the security system. However, the lights and other accessories remain off to prevent any unnecessary drain on the battery. Honda Remote Start Tips Never start your car in a confined space without sufficient air circulation. If starting your car in a garage, the door should be up to ensure adequate ventilation. To avoid fire, don't use a remote starter if the vehicle is under a tarp or cover. Make sure there are no flammable materials near your car when using the remote starter. This includes oil, grease and chemicals. Where is Information on Your Specific Remote Starter? The most likely place to find information on your specific remote starter is to consult your owner’s manual. Fortunately, these are online now from your dealer or brand website. You shouldn’t have to pay a dime for this information! What Hondas Come with a Remote Starter? You can get a remote starter on Honda SUVs, including the Honda CR-V, Pilot, and Passport. You can also get it on the Ridgeline midsize truck and the Odyssey minivan.  It is available on Honda cars such as the Civic and Accord. Please talk to our staff about which trim levels include this important feature. How-To Guide to Honda Remote Engine Start For Starting Stand Within 400 Feet Of The Vehicle Press The Lock Button On The Honda Key Fob Immediately Press And Hold The Remote Start Button For 5 Seconds Vehicle Lights Will Flash When Your Honda Starts For Stopping Stand Within 400 Feet Of The Vehicle Press And Hold The Remote Start Button For 5 Seconds. Or, After Ten Minutes The Car Will Turn Itself Off If There Has Been No Activity.

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 Change the Clock and Time Settings in Your Honda Daylight Savings has come and gone. Have you reset the clock in your new Honda CR-V yet? We are here to help at Earnhardt Honda if you are struggling to set the clock in your Honda car, truck or crossover. Use this quick step-by-step instructional guide to learn how to change the clock and time settings in your Honda. Find a Honda that will meet your family's needs today when you visit the Earnhardt Honda online inventory! more READ MORE: How To Connect to Honda Display Audio Bluetooth How-To Guide to Clock Settings in Your Honda Put Your Honda Car, Truck or SUV in Park Touch the Clock on the Display Audio Touchscreen Select CLOCK ADJUSTMENT or Other Clock Settings Use the Up/Down Arrows to Change the Time Press OK

Differences Between Buying or Leasing a Honda Avondale AZ Do you live in the Avondale, Phoenix, Goodyear, Surprise and Peoria area? Are you drawn to the family-friendly 2021 Honda Pilot? Have you fallen in love with the 2020 Honda CR-V? When it comes time to make a purchase, new car shoppers may want to know – what are the differences between buying or leasing a Honda in Avondale, AZ? Find the right financial fit for you with this quick guide to Honda lease and finance incentives available at Earnhardt Honda. more READ MORE: How To Lease a Honda in Avondale AZ To qualify for Honda lease and finance incentives, car shoppers must be approved by Honda Financial Services. Interested car shoppers can apply for credit online on the Earnhardt Honda dealership website. Additional financial tools available online at Earnhardt Honda include a payment calculator and Kelley Blue Book trade-in calculator. What Are the Benefits of a Honda Lease in Avondale AZ? Honda lease options are more affordable for many car shoppers and provide drivers with the chance to get behind the wheel of a brand-new Honda with monthly payments that are often lower than when you choose to finance. A lease – is in many ways – a long-term rental with affordable payments. Here are some benefits of a Honda lease. Affordable Down Payments Lower Payments Each Month Driver a Higher Trim with a Lower Cost Lower Repair Costs with Factory Warranties Transition to a Brand-New Honda When the Lease Ends Pay Less Sales Tax on Leased Vehicles No Problems with Trade-Ins What Are the Benefits of Financing a Honda in Avondale AZ? Do you want to own your 2020 Honda Civic? Financing may be the way to go when you visit Earnhardt Honda. When you choose to finance your Honda, you will need approval by Honda Financial Services or your own financial institution. Here is a list of some of the benefits you get when you finance a Honda in the Avondale, Phoenix, Goodyear, Peoria and Surprise area. Save Money in the Long Term with Low Interest Rates Add Accessories and Aftermarket Parts When You Want No Mileage Overages or Penalties More Options When You Finish Payments Trade-In Your Car When You Want a New Vehicle READ MORE: Honda Lease Returns and Lease-End Options Avondale AZ What are the differences between leasing and financing a Honda in Avondale, AZ? Find the right financial option for you with this guide by Earnhardt Honda. Explore the dealership inventory today to find a Honda car, truck or crossover that will check all the boxes!

How To Setup and Use the Honda Head-Up Display Technology is a highlight of the Honda brand and models like the 2020 Honda Accord possess an impressive list of technology features that include an innovative Head-Up Display. The Honda Head-Up Display projects vital driving information onto the windshield in front of the driver, allowing you to keep your eyes on the road at all times. Find a Honda model equipped with the Head-Up Display today when you explore the Earnhardt Honda online inventory! more READ MORE: How To Customize the Honda Driver-Information Display How-To Guide to the Honda Head-Up Display Press the HUD Button Located Left of the Steering Wheel Use the Up/Down Arrows Next to the HUD Button to Adjust the Display Height Press and Hold the HUD Button and Use Arrows to Adjust Brightness Use the Steering Wheel HUD Button to Choose Information Displayed

How To Use the Manual Transmission in Your Honda Do you love the feel and performance of a manual transmission? Models like the 2020 Honda Civic Sport trim level are available with a six-speed manual transmission that lets you shift your own gears. Are you interested in a Honda model with a manual transmission? Learn how to use the manual transmission in your Honda with this quick step-by-step guide. Available steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters will allow you to upgrade performance in select models and simulate a manual transmission. Visit the Earnhardt Honda online inventory today to find a model equipped with a manual transmission! more READ MORE: How Does Honda Real Time AWD™ Work?

What Are the Benefits of a Honda Continuously Variable Transmission? Did you know that many Honda models are equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)? Honda CVTs are designed to create a smooth drive and improve fuel economy with an innovative design. Drivers interested in models like the 2020 Honda CR-V want to know more about the differences between the Honda CVT and an automatic transmission and want to know – what are the benefits of a Honda Continuously Variable Transmission? Find out with this overview created by Earnhardt Honda! more READ MORE: How Far Can You Drive Your Honda Car, Truck or Crossover on Empty? How Does a Continuously Variable Transmission Work? Continuously Variable Transmissions are available in three variants – Pulley, Toroidal and Hydrostatic. Pulley-operated CVTs are the most common and use a pair of pulleys to connect to the engine and the wheels to create an infinite number of gears. Toroidal CVTs employ a set of rotating discs on rollers while Hydrostatic CVTs use pumps and fluid to create rotation. With this mechanical combination, the Honda CVT provides drivers with an infinite number of gears – compared to an automatic or manual transmission that have a set number of gears. Honda Continuously Variable Transmissions have an infinite number of gears – which means that your engine does not have to search for the right gear when you accelerate and can match the gear to the engine RPMs. As a result, many Continuously Variable Transmissions will provide smoother acceleration and better fuel economy when compared to select automatic transmissions. READ MORE: How Does Honda Real Time AWD™ Work? What are the benefits of a Honda Continuously Variable Transmission? Find out how the CVT employed by many Honda models can upgrade performance when you get behind the wheel. Visit the Earnhardt Honda online inventory today to find the right fit for your driving style!

How Does the Honda Sport Mode Work? Many drivers want more from their vehicle than just a calm ride from A to B – they want heart-pounding power, precision handling and exhilarating performance. Honda vehicles with Sport Mode will help add an element of performance to your day-to-day commute and many drivers want to know – how does the Honda Sport Mode work? Find out how Honda Sport Mode will upgrade your drive in the new Honda Accord at Earnhardt Honda! more READ MORE: How To Use Honda Intelligent Traction Management What Is the Honda Sport Mode and How Does it Work? Do you want to amp up performance in your new Honda CR-V? Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda Civic Si and more Honda models provide drivers with an available Sport Mode that makes it easy for you to upgrade your daily drive at the touch of a button. Honda models with the available Sport Mode will have a button located on the center console. When Sport Mode is activated, a Sport Mode indicator will appear on the driver information display. Press the Sport Mode button to activate and press again to deactivate the mode. Honda Sport Mode will be turned off when you when you start the engine – even if you used Sport Mode the last time you drove. When you choose Honda Sport Mode, it will enhance throttle and engine response to give you more power, will sharpen steering to improve handling and will adjust suspension stiffness in models equipped with the adaptive damper system. In addition to the Honda Sport Mode, many models are available with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters that give you the freedom to change gears on your own and enhance the level of performance you experience. READ MORE: How Far Can Your Honda Drive on Empty? How does the Honda Sport Mode work? Find out how Honda Sport Mode works and how it will enhance your automotive experience with this quick overview by Earnhardt Honda. Explore the Earnhardt Honda online inventory today to find a Honda model with Sport Mode!

How To Customize the Honda Driver Information Interface The Honda Driver Information Interface is an important feature in your 2020 Honda CR-V that will provide you with vital information that includes speed, fuel economy, AWD settings, navigation and more. Honda models equipped with the Driver Information Interface will give you the ability to personalize the display to fit your needs with different apps. Use this quick step-by-step instructional guide to learn how to customize the Honda Driver Information Interface in your Honda. Visit the Earnhardt Honda online inventory today to find a model that fits your lifestyle and budget! more READ MORE: How To Set Up and Use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in Your Honda How-To Guide to the Honda Driver Information Interface Use Up/Down Arrows to Navigate Driver Information Interface Apps Use the ENTER Button to Select an App Select SETTINGS and Press Enter Select ARRANGE APPS and Press Enter Select the App You Want to Move and Press Enter Use Up/Down Arrows to Move the App and Press Enter

Honda Lease Returns and Lease-End Options Avondale AZ Is the lease almost up on your Honda? Are you planning to lease a brand-new 2021 Honda Pilot? No matter where you are in the lease process, it is important to know what to expect when your lease is up. Learn more about Honda lease returns and lease-end options in Avondale, AZ with this quick overview created by Earnhardt Honda. more READ MORE: Where To Buy or Lease a Honda in Avondale AZ How To Return a Honda Lease in the Avondale, Goodyear, Surprise and Peoria Area Did you know that you have two options when you return your Honda lease? You can return your Honda lease and lease a brand-new 2020 Honda CR-V or you can purchase your Honda lease. Here are a few quick tips for how to return or buy your Honda lease vehicle. Return Your Honda Lease Do you plan to return your Honda lease? To start the process, you will need to contact the Honda Lease Maturity Center or the Earnhardt Honda sales team 60 – 90 days prior to the end of your lease to discuss the necessary steps. The next step is to schedule a lease-end inspection where your Honda will be inspected for excessive wear and mileage overages. A week prior to the lease end, you will need to schedule an appointment with Earnhardt Honda to return your clean vehicle to the dealership. Here are five things you will need to bring with you: All Keys/Key Fobs for Your Honda Lease Owner’s Manual and Service Records Vehicle Return Receipt Vehicle Inspection Report Receipts for Any Completed Repairs Contact the Honda Lease Maturity Center upon return to confirm that you have returned your vehicle. Purchase Your Honda Lease Have you fallen in love with your Honda lease? Do you want to continue to drive your Honda Civic? You can purchase your Honda lease when the contract comes to a close and it is a simple process at Earnhardt Honda. When you decide to purchase your lease, you will need to obtain a payoff quote online or by calling an automated system. Contact the Honda Lease Maturity Center to inform the dealership and Honda of your plan to buy your lease and mail a check for the balance to the Honda Financial Exchange. Do not forget to re-register your vehicle after the purchase. READ MORE: Honda At-Home Test Drives and Delivery Avondale AZ Are you planning on leasing a Honda car, truck or crossover? Do you need to return your current Honda lease? Do you want to purchase your Honda lease? Learn more about Honda lease returns and lease-end options in Avondale, AZ with this quick overview. Visit the Earnhardt Honda online inventory today to find a Honda vehicle for lease!