2012 HONDA ODYSSEY tailgate

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/UnlockingYour vehicle locks all doors and the tailgate and unlocks the driver’s door
automatically when a certain condition is met.■
Drive lock mode
All doors and the tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15
km/h).
■
Park unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into
(P
with the brake pedal
depressed.
■
Auto Door Locking
■
Auto Door Unlocking
1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the master door lock
switch.
2Customizing the Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking Setting P. 117
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the multi-information
display.
2Customized Features P. 101
Models without multi-information displayModels with multi-information display

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
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Controls
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
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You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setting to your liking using the master door lock switch.■
Auto door locking
■
Auto door unlocking
*1: Default setting
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List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options
Mode
Description
Drive Lock Mode
*1
All doors and the tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
Park Lock Mode
All doors and the tailgate lock when the shift lever is moved out of
(P
with the brake pedal depressed.
Off
The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
Mode
Description
Park Unlock Mode
Driver’s door unlocks
*1
All doors and the tailgate unlock
When the shift lever is moved into
(P
with the brake pedal depressed.
Ignition Switch Unlock
Mode
Driver’s door unlocks
All doors and the tailgate unlock
When the ignition switch is moved out of ON
(w
.
Off
The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
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Controls
*1: Default setting■
Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
Steps
Ignition Switch Unlock Mode
Park Unlock Mode
Off
To unlock driver’s
door
To unlock all doors
and the tailgate
To unlock driver’s
door
*1
To unlock all doors
and the tailgate
1
Move the shift lever out of
(P
with the brake
pedal depressed.
Move the shift lever to
(P
with the brake
pedal depressed.
Move the shift lever to
(P
with
the brake pedal depressed.
2
The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.
Open the driver’s door.
3
Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
4
Press and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. You will hear a click twice.
5
Release the switch.
Keep pressing the
switch for another five
seconds to hear one
more click.
Release the switch.
Keep pressing the
switch for another five
seconds to hear one
more click.
Release the switch.
6
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q
within 20 seconds.
uCustomization is completed.

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Opening and Closing the TailgatePrecautions for Opening/Closing the TailgateAlways make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or
closing it.■
Opening the tailgate
•Open the tailgate all the way.
uIf 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.
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Closing the tailgate
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to:
uAvoid possible damage.
uPrevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.2Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to
put your hands between the tailgate and the cargo
area.
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 their
head or closes on their heads. Be especially cautious
if children are around.
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.
Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
3
WARNING
Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in
the path of the tailgate can cause serious
injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing
the tailgate.Models with power tailgate

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Release Button
Controls
Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Release Button
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked. Push the tailgate release button
and lift open the tailgate.
To manually close the tailgate, grab the inner
handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it
closed from outside.
Tailgate
Release
Button
Inner
Handle

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate switch on the dashboard, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.■
The power tailgate can be opened when:
•The tailgate is fully closed.
•The shift lever is in
(P
.
•Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
uIf you have changed the PTG keyless open mode setting to When
Unlocked, you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button
to open it.
2Customized Features P. 101
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The power tailgate can be closed when:
•The tailgate is fully open.
•The shift lever is in
(P
.
•Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:•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.
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.
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.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
* Not available on all models

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
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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 unless the door is unlocked.2Customized Features P. 101
To change the setting, do the following:
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
3.Press and hold the power tailgate button on the dashboard until you hear a beep.
4.Turn the ignition switch to OFF
(0
.
uWhen Anytime is set, you hear one long beep.
uWhen When Unlocked is set, you hear three short beeps.
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Remote Transmitter
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. Three beeps sound.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
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.
Power
Tailgate
Button
Models with multi-information displayModels without multi-information display

uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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To open or close the power tailgate, press the
tailgate button on the dashboard for about
one second. The beeper sounds and some
exterior lights flash.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
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.
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Power Tailgate Button
Power
Tailgate
Button
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Power Tailgate Close Button
1Power Tailgate Close Button
If you push the power tailgate close button 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.
Power Tailgate
Close Button