2020 HONDA HR-V tailgate

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks and unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is
met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
■Driver’s door open mode
All doors and the tailgate unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting us ing the master door lock
switch. 2 Customizing the Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking Setting
* P. 153
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting us ing the multi-information
display. 2 Customized Features P. 123
Models with multi-information display
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
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Controls
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
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
■List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable
Options
ModeDescription
Drive Lock Mode*1All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
OffThe auto door locking is deactivated all the time.
ModeDescription
Driver’s Door Open
Mode*1All doors and the tailgate unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
Park Unlock ModeAll doors unlock when the transmission is put into (P with the brake pedal depressed.
OffThe auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Tailgate
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or
closing it.
•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.
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. 77
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to
put your hands between th e tailgate and the cargo
area when closing the tailgate.
When you are storing or pi cking 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.
3WARNING
Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate
that is being opened or closed can be
seriously injured.
Make sure that all peop le are clear of the
tailgate before opening or closing it.
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uuTailgate uOpening/Closing the Tailgate
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Controls
Opening/Closing the Tailgate
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.
To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle,
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed
from outside.
If you close the tailgate when all the doors are
locked, the tailgate locks automatically.
u Some exterior lights flash.1Opening/Closing the Tailgate
•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 unlock the tailga te while someone else
with the remote is within range.
•Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
cargo area and close the tailgate. The beeper
sounds and the tailgate cannot be closed.
If you are carrying the sm art entry remote, you do not
have to unlock the tail gate before opening it.
Models with smart entry system
Tailgate
Release
Button
Inner
Handle
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uuTailgate uOpening/Closing the Tailgate
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Controls
Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the
tailgate.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using
the remote transmitter or smart entry remote, when
closing, the tailgate locks automatically.
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
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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 or the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fiel ds. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the ignition switch is
turned to ON
(w*1.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the 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 alarm deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter or smart entry remote*, or turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■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.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or smart entry system
*.
• The key has been removed from the ignition switch.
■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 when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1.
The security system alarm indica tor 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 hood with the hood release handle.
•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system
*.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.Models without smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
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Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■ON
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.
■OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the
tailgate.
■Map Lights1 Interior Light Switches
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the
interior light on for an extended length of time when
the engine is off.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode, or without the key in the ignition
switch, the interior li ghts go off after about 15
minutes.
1 Map Lights
When the front interior li ght switch is in the door
activated position and any door is open, the map
light will not go off when you press the lens.
Models with moonroof
Models with moonroof
Models without moonroof
■Cargo Area Light
OnOff
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