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.
3WARNING
Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate
that is being opened or closed can be
seriously injured.
Models without power tailgate
β’ Open the tailgate all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may begin to close under its own weight.
β’ Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.
Make sure that all people are clear of the
tailgate before opening or closing it.
All models
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. 94
Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to
put your hands between the tailgate and the luggage
area when closing the tailgate.
When you are storing or picking up luggage from the
luggage area, or using a forward and back kicking
motion under the centre of the rear bumper for
hands free access*, while the engine is idling, do not
stand in front of the exhaust pipe. You may get
burned.
Do not allow any passenger in the luggage space.
They may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
* Not available on all models
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1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Models with 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, pressing the outer handle or button on the tailgate, or by raising and
lowering your foot under the centre of the rear bumper for hands free access.
Models with power tailgate
3WARNING
Opening or closing a power tailgate while
any part of a passenger is in the tailgateβs
operating path can cause serious injury.
Make sure all passengers or objects are
clear of the tailgate operating range
before opening or closing the tailgate.
Continuously variable transmission models
The power tailgate can be opened/closed when the transmission is in (P.
Manual transmission models
The power tailgate can be opened/closed when the parking brake is applied.
WARNING: Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone or with other
occupants.
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.
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1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Models with power tailgate
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
β’ You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically opening or closing.
β’ The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.
β’ The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
β’ 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 and
some exterior lights flash.
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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
1Using the Hands Free Access
Using the Hands Free Access
β
During heavy rain or in other instances when the
vehicle becomes very wet, the sensor may not
properly detect your foot motion.
Use a forward and back kicking motion under
the centre of the rear bumper to open or close
the power tailgate while carrying the keyless
remote.
u Some exterior lights flash twice, then the
tailgate begins to move.
When performing work on or around the rear section
of the vehicle, you may inadvertently open or close
the tailgate.
To prevent this from happening, select Customized
Features on the audio/information screen and then
select OFF for the feature.
2 Customized Features P. 413
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long,
the power tailgate does not open or close.
This function will not operate if you donβt have the
keyless remote on you. Please make sure you have
the keyless remote on you.
The duration of the kicking motion should be
approximately one second.
1 sec.
* Not available on all models
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1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Using the Remote Transmitter
β
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).
u Some exterior lights flash three times.
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.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for more than one second,
and the power tailgate will reverse direction.
Power
Tailgate
Button
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Honda accessories on the power tailgate
may prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
β Customizing when to open the tailgate
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. 405
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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1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Using the Power Tailgate Button
β
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
To open or close the power tailgate, press the
power tailgate button for about one second.
u Some exterior lights flash three times.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for about one second, and
the power tailgate will reverse direction.
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
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
* Not available on all models
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1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
β
β’ Do not leave the key in the vehicle when you get
out. Carry it with you.
If you press the outer handle of the tailgate for
no longer than one second, the tailgate opens
automatically.
u If you want to open the tailgate
manually, press the button for more than
one second.
β’ Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you
can unlock the tailgate while someone else with
the remote is within range.
β’ Do not leave the keyless remote inside the luggage
area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and
the tailgate cannot be locked.
2 Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 192
Outer Handle
You can change the power tailgate operation setting
on and off.
2 Customized Features P. 405
If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do
not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
To close the tailgate, press the outer handle
again while the tailgate opening.
If you press the outer handle again while the
power tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the outer handle, and the power tailgate
will reverse direction.
* Not available on all models
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Using the Tailgate Inner Button
β
Press the button on the tailgate to close the
power tailgate.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press and release the button again, and the
power tailgate will reverse direction.
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1Programming Tailgate Position
Programming Tailgate Position
β
If the tailgate is only slightly opened, the position
cannot be programmed, even if you push the inner
button.
The extent to which the power tailgate
automatically opens can be programmed.
To program:
1. Open the tailgate to the desired position.
u If you want to reprogram the power
tailgate to open all the way, manually
raise the tailgate to its upper most
position and follow the next step.
2. Press and hold the tailgate inner button
until you hear short two beeps following
one long buzzer.
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1Auto-Closer
Auto-Closer
β
The auto-closer feature does not activate if you push
the tailgate outer handle 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
β
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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Opening/Closing the Tailgate
1Using the Outer Handle
Using the Outer Handle
β
Models with keyless access system
When all the doors are unlocked or press the
tailgate unlock button on the remote
transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked.
Press the outer handle and lift open the
tailgate.
β’ Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
β’ Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you
can unlock the tailgate while someone else with
the remote is within range.
β’ Do not leave the keyless remote inside the luggage
area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and
the tailgate cannot be locked.
Models with keyless access system
If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do
not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
Outer Handle
To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle,
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed
from outside.
Inner
Handle
If you close the tailgate when the driverβs door
is locked, the tailgate locks automatically.
u Some exterior lights flash three times.
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1Using the Remote Transmitter*
Using the Remote Transmitter*
β
If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using
the remote transmitter or keyless 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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