Opening and Closing the Tailgate
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or
closing it.
Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to
put your hands between the tailgate and the cargo
area when closing the tailgate.
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Opening the tailgate
• Open the tailgate all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may begin to close under its own weight.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.
When you are storing or picking up luggage from the
cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in
front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.
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Closing the tailgate
Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to:
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 67
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1Using the Tailgate Release Button
Using the Tailgate Release Button
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Do not leave the key, remote transmitter*, or smart
entry remote* in the luggage area before closing the
tailgate.
When all the doors are unlocked or press the
tailgate unlock button on the remote
transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked.
Models with smart entry system
Models without power tailgate
Press the tailgate release button and lift open
the tailgate.
Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the tailgate while someone else
with the remote is within range.
Models with power tailgate
Models with power tailgate
Release Button
Press the tailgate release button for more than
one second, and wait until you hear two
beeps before you lift open the tailgate.
u Releasing the release button within one
second with one beep enables the power
tailgate operations.
You can change the power tailgate operation setting
on and off.
2 Customized Features P. 114
2 Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
P. 143
Models with smart entry system
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you
do not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle,
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed
from outside.
Inner Handle
1Using the Remote Transmitter*
Using the Remote Transmitter*
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If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using
the remote transmitter* or smart entry remote*,
when closing, the tailgate locks automatically.
Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the
tailgate.
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate button in the driver side control
panel, or pressing the button on the tailgate.
3WARNING
Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in
the path of the tailgate can cause serious
injury.
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The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The shift lever is in (P
.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing
the power tailgate.
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The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• The shift lever is in (P
.
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your vehicle. People near the
tailgate may be seriously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•
You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically opening or closing.
•
•
•
The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.
The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tailgate with all the doors
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Remote Transmitter
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If you close the power tailgate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate when the power mode
is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tailgate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
Power
Tailgate
Button
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Honda accessories on the power tailgate
may prevent it from fully opening or closing.
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Customizing when to open the tailgate
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
ANYTIME: The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED: The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
2 Customized Features P. 100, 114
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
The beeper sounds when you start driving while the
power tailgate is still open, or closing.
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Power Tailgate Button
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If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
To open: Press and hold the tailgate button in
the driver side control panel for about one
second.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
To close: Press and hold the tailgate button in
the driver side control panel for about one
second.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again.
1Power Tailgate Close Button
Power Tailgate Close Button
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If you press the tailgate release button inside the
handle while the tailgate is automatically opening or
closing, the power tailgate operation stops. Use
caution if the tailgate stops in the middle of either
operation. It may suddenly swing up or down.
Press the button on the tailgate to close the
power tailgate.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is closing, it stops and reverses
direction.
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
1Auto-Closer
Auto-Closer
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The auto-closer feature does not activate if you push
the tailgate open button while the power tailgate is
closing.
If you manually close the power tailgate, it latches automatically.
Do not put any force on the tailgate while the power
tailgate is latching.
Keep your hands away from the tailgate when you
manually close the tailgate and let it latch
automatically. It is dangerous to put your hands
around the tailgate as it starts to latch itself.
1Power Tailgate Fall Detection
Power Tailgate Fall Detection
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If you try to manually close the power tailgate
immediately after it fully opens, the power tailgate
fall detection may activate
Automatically lowers the power tailgate when there is a possibility that the fully
opened power tailgate can fall down by its own weight (for example, by snow on
the tailgate). The beeper sounds while the power tailgate lowers.
Once the power tailgate fall detection activates, wait
until the power tailgate fully closes. Keep away from
the power tailgate when it is in motion.
If the power tailgate fall detection constantly
activates, consult at a dealer.
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