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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
Can be used to start an d stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver's door.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Valet Key*1 Valet Key*
When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.
Gray
■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.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and the tailgate, open ing the power sliding door and the power
tailgate
*, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the power sliding door
and the power 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.
1Low 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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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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 outer handle.
■Locking the doors and the 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*
Door Lock Button
Lock Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system only when the
power mode in VEHICLE OFF.
•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 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 above or below the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery 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. 500
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features P. 99, 295
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle:u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door or rear door
handle:
u All doors and the tailgate unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press and hold the tailgate outer handle. u All doors and the tailgate unlock and
open.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the
Tailgate Outer Handle and Inner Handle
P. 122
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, th e doors will automatically
relock.
The light flash, beep a nd unlock settings can be
customized. 2 Customized Features P. 99, 295
You can also unlock and open with the power
tailgate. 2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the
Tailgate Outer Handle and Inner Handle
P. 122
Tailgate Outer
Handle
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the driver’s door
Push the lock tab rearward
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 rearward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch*1, or
the smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1 Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors
and the 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.
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
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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.
2 Customized Features P. 99, 295
■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 tailgat e is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding Doors uOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
Controls
■Outer handles
Pull up on the outer handle towards you. The
sliding door starts opening or closing.
■Inner handles
Pull it rearward to automatically open the
sliding door, and pull it forward to
automatically close the door.
While the power sliding door is in operat ion, if you pull either handle that
corresponds to that power sl iding door, the beeper sounds and the operation stops.
To resume the power sliding door operat ion, pull the same handle in the same
direction again.
■Door Handles1 Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
The beeper sounds and the power sliding door does
not open when you pull the inner or outer handle
under the following conditions:
•The power mode is in ON.
•The shift lever is in other than (P.
•The brake pedal is released.•The parking brake is released.
If you leave the power sliding door half open on a
steep hill with the engine off, the door starts to
sliding down towards th e hill bottom after 30
minutes. While the door is sliding down, the beeper
sounds.
Outer Handle
Inner Handle
Close
Open
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when insert ing the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong ra dio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood, or doors are opened
without the key, remote transmitter, or smart entry system*.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, an d all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or smart entry system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm*
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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