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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
Can be used to start an d stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver's door.Built-in Key
Release Knob
■Valet Key*1 Valet Key*
When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.
Gray
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the ta ilgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking th e doors, opening the tailgate, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle, the doors will
automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 114
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 185
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 475
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 114
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
Ignition Keys with Remote Transmitter
Models with smart entry remote
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
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Controls
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the tailgate within
about 32 inches (80 cm) radius from the
tailgate release button.
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the door lock button on the front door
or the tailgate. u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock;
and the security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote 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 doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of unlocking it.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart
entry remote if it is a bove or below the outside
handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
Door Lock
Button
Door Lock
Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■Locking the passenger's doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors and tailgate cannot be locked wh en the key is in the ignition switch.
The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the smart entry remote is inside the
vehicle.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1 Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the
other doors and tail gate lock at the same time. When
unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the
remaining doors a nd the tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 114
Lock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors
and tailgate lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
Ignition Keys with Remote Transmitter
Models with smart entry remote
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Controls
When all the doors are unlocked or press the
tailgate unlock button on the remote
transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked.
Press the tailgate release button and lift open
the tailgate.
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 releas e button within one
second with one beep enables the power
tailgate operations.
2 Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
P. 143
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you
do not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
■Using the Tailgate Release Button1 Using the Tailgate Release Button
Do not leave the key, remote transmitter
*, or smart
entry remote* in the luggage area before closing the
tailgate.
Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the tail gate while someone else
with the remote is within range.
You can change the power tailgate operation setting
on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 114
Models with smart entry system
Models with power tailgateRelease Button
Models without power tailgate
Models with power tailgate
Models with smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate when the power mode
is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
To reverse direction whil e the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME: The power tailgate unlocks and open s at the same time. This is the
default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED: The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
2Customized Features P. 100, 114
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If you close the power tail gate 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 tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Honda a ccessories 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 tailgat e is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
The beeper sounds when you start driving while the
power tailgate is still open, or closing.
Power
Tailgate
Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
To open: 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.
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.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again.
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.
■Power Tailgate Button1 Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meet s resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
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 tailga te 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 Close Button1Power Tailgate Close Button
If you press the tailgate release button inside the
handle while the tailgate is automatically opening or
closing, the power tailga te operation stops. Use
caution if the tailgate stop s in the middle of either
operation. It may sudde nly swing up or down.
* Not available on all models
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