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Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate can be operated by pr essing the power tailgate button on the
smart entry remote or instrument panel, or pressing the handle or 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 smart entry remote for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u If you have changed the Power Tailgate Keyless Open Mode setting to
When Unlocked , you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate
button to open it.
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■The power tailgate ca n be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the smart entry remote for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
1Opening/Closing the Power 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.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•The vehicle is park ed 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 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 tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
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 opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
When Unlocked: The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
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■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meet s 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 lo cated 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
Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
To open or close the power tailgate, press the
power tailgate button 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.
■Power Tailgate Button
Power
Tailgate
Button
■Power Tailgate Close Button1 Power Tailgate Close Button
If you press the power tailg ate close button while the
tailgate is automaticall y opening or closing, the
power tailgate ope ration stops. Use caution if the
tailgate stops in the middle of either operation. It may
suddenly swing up or down.
Power Tailgate
Close Button
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Controls
If you manually close the power ta ilgate, it latches automatically.
Automatically lowers the power tailgate wh en there is a possibility that the fully
opened power tailgate can fall down by it s own weight (for example, by snow on
the tailgate). The beeper sounds while the power tailgate lowers.
■Auto-Closer
■Power Tailgate Fall Detection
1 Auto-Closer
The auto-closer feature does not activate if you push
the tailgate release button while the power tailgate is
closing.
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 tailga te and let it latch
automatically. It is dange rous to put your hands
around the tailgate as it st arts to latch itself.
1Power Tailgate Fall Detection
If you try to manually close the power tailgate
immediately after it full y opens, the power tailgate
fall detection may activate.
Once the power tailgate fall detection activates, wait
until the power tailgate full y closes. Keep away from
the power tailgate when it is in motion.
If the power tailgate fa ll detection constantly
activates, consult at a dealer.
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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked with the key, the remote transmitter or smart
entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled wh en the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, or smart entry system, or the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w*1. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm*
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the dashboard.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
Models with power tailgate
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of whether
the doors or the tailgat e are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following situations:
Front:
•When any of the doors or the tailgate are opened.
•You unlock the driver's door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK)
•You remove the key from the ignition switch.
Cargo area:
When the tailg ate is open.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or
closed.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out
and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the inte rior light dimming time.
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The interior lights go off i mmediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver's door.
•When you turn the ignition switch to ON ( w*1.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY mode.
•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
If you leave the tailgate open without the ignition
switch in ON
( w*1, the cargo area light goes off after
about 30 minutes.
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Door
Activated
Position
Off
On
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Door
Activated
Position
Off
On
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Features
“Trip A” Reset Timing
“Trip B” Reset Timing

Language Selection*
Adjust Outside Temp. Display




Forward Collision Warning Distance

Keyless Start Guidance Screens
Default
Memory Position Link

Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash

Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto light Sensitivity
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Auto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock

Maintenance Reset
Meter
Setup
Driver
Assist
System
Setup
*
Driving Position Setup*
Keyless Access Setup
Lighting Setup
Door
Setup
Maintenance Info.
Keyless Access Beep
Blind Spot Info*
Power Slide Door Keyless Open Mode
Power Tailgate Keyless Open Mode
Power Tailgate Open by Outer Handle
Power
Tailgate
Setup
*
Vehicle
Settings
* Not available on all models
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Power
Tailgate
Setup
*
Power Tailgate Keyless
Open Mode
Changes the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens. Anytime*1/
When
Unlocked
Power Tailgate Open by
Outer Handle Selects whether to enable the power tailgate
open operation using the tailgate outer handle. Off (Manual Only)
/
On (Power/
Manual)
*1
Mainte-
nance
Info. Maintenance Reset
Resets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service. —
Default Cancels/Resets all cust
omized items in the
Vehicle Settings group as default. Default
/OK
* Not available on all models
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