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Tailgate
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or
closing it.
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
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WARNING
Models without power tailgate
Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate
that is being opened or closed can be
seriously injured.
• 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.
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. 84
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.
When you are storing or picking up cargo from the
cargo area, or by using a forward and back kicking
motion under the center 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 cargo space. They
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
* Not available on all models
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uuTailgateuOpening/Closing the Tailgate
Opening/Closing the Tailgate
When all the doors are unlocked or press the
1Opening/Closing the Tailgate
tailgate unlock button on the remote
transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked.
Press the outer handle and lift open the
tailgate.
Do not leave the keys, in the vehicle when you get
out. Carry it with you.
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.
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you
do not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
Do not leave the keys inside the cargo area and close
the tailgate. The beeper sounds and the tailgate
cannot be closed.
Outer Handle
Inner Handle
To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle,
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed
from outside.
If you close the tailgate when all the doors are
locked, the tailgate locks automatically.
u Some exterior lights flash.
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uuTailgateuOpening/Closing the Tailgate
1Using the Remote Transmitter
Using the Remote Transmitter
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If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using
the remote transmitter, when closing, the tailgate
locks automatically.
Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the
tailgate.
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
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uuTailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Opening/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’s side control
panel, pressing the button on the tailgate, or by raising and lowering your foot
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access*.
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WARNING
Opening or closing a power tailgate while
any part of a passenger is in the tailgate’s
operating path can cause serious injury.
The power tailgate can be opened/closed when the transmission is in (P
.
Make sure all passengers or objects are
clear of the tailgate operating range
before opening or closing the tailgate.
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 activate the power system 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 when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
* Not available on all models
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1Using the Hands Free Access*
Using the Hands Free Access*
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During rain or in other instances when the vehicle
becomes wet, the sensor may not properly detect
your foot motion.
Use a forward and back kicking motion under
the center of the rear bumper to open or close
the power tailgate while carrying the smart
entry remote.
u Some exterior lights will flash and a
beeper sounds, 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. 366
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 don’t have the
smart entry remote on you. Please make sure you
have the smart entry remote on you.
1 sec.
The duration of the kicking motion should be
approximately one second.
* Not available on all models
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uuTailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Using the Remote Transmitter
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If you replace the 12-volt 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.
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 and the beeper
sounds.
Installing aftermarket components other than Honda
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Power
Tailgate
Button
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.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your cargo in and out.
The beeper sounds when you start driving while the
power tailgate is still open, or closing.
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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. 366
* Not available on all models
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1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Using the 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 or close the power tailgate, press the
power tailgate button for about one second.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
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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1Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
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Do not leave the keys 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.
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.
u The beeper sounds.
u If you want to open the tailgate
manually, press the button for more than
one second.
Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the cargo
area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and
the tailgate cannot be closed.
2 Tailgate P. 164
Outer Handle
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you
do not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
You can change the power tailgate operation setting
on and off.
2 Customized Features P. 366
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.
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Using the Tailgate Inner Button
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Press the tailgate inner button on the tailgate
to close the power tailgate.
u The beeper sounds.
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.
Tailgate Inner Button
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1Programming Tailgate Position
Programming Tailgate Position
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If the tailgate is only slightly opened, the position
cannot be programmed, even if you push the tailgate
inner button.
The extent to which the power tailgate
automatically opens can be programmed.
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 directions in step 2.
To program:
1. Open the tailgate to the desired position.
2. Press and hold the tailgate inner button.
You will hear one long beep, followed by
two short beeps.
Tailgate Inner Button
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uuTailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
1Auto-Closer
Auto-Closer
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The auto-closer feature does not activate if you press
the tailgate outer handle while the power tailgate is
closing.
If you manually close the power tailgate, it latches automatically.
NOTICE
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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