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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey
Controls
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors and tailgate when the remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Built-in Key
Release Knob
Built-in Key
■Key Number Tag
1 Key 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.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the remote when locking/unlocking the
doors*, tailgate*, and fuel fill door*, opening 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 remote together with telecommunications equipment,
laptop computers, cell phone s, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touchi ng or covering the remote.
1Low Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the remote and the vehicle
consumes the remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the remote is
receiving strong radio waves. 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
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the driver’s door and fuel fill door unlocks.
Twice: u The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock.
If the lock or unlock button of the remote does not work, use the key instead. Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
1Using the Remote Transmitter
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. 710
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Vehicle Customization P. 143
2 Customized Features P. 465
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all of the
other doors, tailgate, and fu el fill door lock at the
same time. When unlock ing, the driver’s door
unlocks first. Turn the key a second time within a few
seconds to unlock the remaining doors and the
tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Vehicle Customization P. 143
2 Customized Features P. 465
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
LockUnlock
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uuTailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
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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.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for more than one second,
and the power tailgate will reverse 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.
2Customized Features P. 465
■Using the 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 com ponents other than Honda
genuine 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.
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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uuSliding Doors uOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
Controls
Automatic operation: Select the ON
position of the sliding door main switch.
Manual operation: Select the OFF position
of the sliding door main switch.
2 Opening/Closing a Sliding Door P. 183
■Switching between manual and automatic operations1Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
Do not turn the main switch off while the power
sliding door is in opera tion on a slope. The power
sliding door’s fail-safe mode activates and the beeper
sounds continuously.
When the fail-safe mode is active, turn the main
switch on and close the door automatically.
The following can deactivate the fail-safe mode and
the sliding door may close by its own weight:
•Using the door handle
•Turning the main switch from ON to OFF
If you replace the battery or the power sliding door
fuse while the door is ope n, the power sliding door
may be disabled. The power sliding door resumes
once you manually close the door.
OFF
ON
* 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 follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near 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 ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. 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, then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
1Immobilizer 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.
Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the battery has been disconnected.
1 Security System Alarm
The security system 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 remote transmitter or smart entry system*, or set the power
mode to ON. 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 power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, 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 when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, or smart entry system
*, or when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
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.
•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 activate
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the 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 with power tailgate
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1:Canadian models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine wh en the remote is inside
the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the remote is close to the
door or window, even if it is outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is red when the
engine is running.
If the battery of the remote is getting low, the engine
may not start when you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button. If the engine do es not start, refer to
the following link. 2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 735
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories
in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button.
Without pressing the brake pedal
Change to
(P.
U.S. models
Press the button without the
gear position in (P.
Change to
( P then press the
button.
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