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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. 86

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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Opening/Closing the Tailgate

When all the doors are unlocked or you press

1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

the tailgate unlock button on the remote

transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked.

Press the outer handle and lift open the

tailgate.

Make sure cargo or other items do not touch the

tailgate support struts.

If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do

not have to unlock the tailgate before

opening it.

Outer Handle

Inner Handle

To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle,

pull the tailgate down, and push it closed

from outside.

Tailgate Support Struts

If you close the tailgate when all the doors are

locked, the tailgate locks automatically.

u Some exterior lights flash.

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• Do not leave the keyless remote, in the vehicle

when you get out. Carry it with you.

• Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you

can lock/unlock the tailgate while someone else

with the keyless remote is within range.

• Do not leave the keys inside the cargo area and

close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and the

tailgate cannot be closed.

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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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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’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 for

about 1 second under the center of the rear

bumper to open or close the power tailgate

while carrying the keyless remote.

u Some exterior lights flash and a beeper

sound, 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. 369

If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long

or sweep your foot from side to side, the power

tailgate does not open or close.

This function will not operate if you don’t have the

keyless remote on you. Please make sure you have

the keyless remote on you.

1 sec.

* Not available on all models

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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.

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.

■ 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. 369

* Not available on all models

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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 keyless remote in the vehicle

when you get out. Carry it with you.

• Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you

can lock/unlock the tailgate while someone else

with the keyless remote is within range.

If you press the outer handle of the tailgate for

no longer than one second, the tailgate opens

automatically.

u The beeper sounds.

• Do not leave the keyless remote inside the cargo

area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and

the tailgate cannot be closed.

u If you want to open the tailgate

manually, press the button for more than

one second.

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Outer Handle

You can change the power tailgate operation setting

on and off.

If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do

not have to unlock the tailgate before

opening it.

2 Customized Features P. 369

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 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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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 a dealer.

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