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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. 95
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 picking up cargo from the
cargo area, or by using a forward and back kicking
motion under the center of the rear bumper for
hands free access
*, while the engine is idling, do not
stand in front of the ex haust 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 people are clear of the
tailgate before opening or closing it.Models without power tailgate
All models
* Not available on all models
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Opening/Closing the Tailgate
When all the doors are unlocked or you press
the tailgate unlock button* on the remote
transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked.
Press the tailgate outer handle and lift open
the tailgate.
If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do
not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
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.
1 Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Make sure cargo or othe r items do not touch the
tailgate support struts.
Tailgate Support Struts
Outer Handle
Inner Handle
1 Opening/Closing the Tailgate
•Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you
can unlock the tailgate wh ile someone else with
the remote is within range.
•Do not leave the keyless re mote inside the cargo
area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and
the tailgate cannot be closed.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the
tailgate.
■Using the Remote Transmitter*1Using the Remote Transmitter*
If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using
the remote transmitter, when closing, the tailgate
locks automatically.
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
* Not available on all models
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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate can be operated by pr essing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailga te button in the driver’s side control
panel, pressing the outer handle on the ta ilgate, or by using a forward and back
kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access
*.
The power tailgate can be opened/clo sed when the transmission is in
(P.
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.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.•The vehicle is swaying in a strong wind.
•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
3WARNING
Opening or closing a power tailgate while
any part of a passenger is in the tailgate’s
operating path can cause serious injury.
Make sure all passengers or objects are
clear of the tailgate operating range
before opening or closing the tailgate.
* Not available on all models
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Use a forward and back kicking motion for
about 1 second under the center of the rear
bumper to open or close the power tailgate
while carrying the keyless remote. u Some exterior lights will flash and a
beeper will sound, then the tailgate will
begin to move.
■Using the Hands Free Access*1Using the Hands Free Access*
During rain or in other instances when the vehicle
becomes wet, the sensor may not properly detect
your foot motion.
When performing work on or around the rear section
of the vehicle, you may in advertently open or close
the tailgate.
To prevent this from happe ning, select Customized
Features on the audio/information screen and then
select OFF for the feature. 2 How to Customize the Vehicle Settings
P. 444
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long
or sweep your foot from side to side, the power
tailgate does not open or close.
This function will not opera te if you don’t have the
keyless remote on you. Please make sure you have
the keyless remote on you.
1 sec.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
When you walk away from the vehicle wh ile carrying the keyless remote, the power
tailgate will automatically close.
1.Carry the keyless remote and press the walk
away close button.
u The indicator on the walk away close
button will turn green when the walk
away close is activated.
2. Walk at least 3 feet (1 .0 m) away from the
vehicle within 30 seconds of pressing the
walk away close button.
u Some exterior lights flash and a beeper
sounds, then the power tailgate begins
to close.
■Power Tailgate Walk Away Close*1Power Tailgate Walk Away Close*
When auto lock function is set to ON, the vehicle will
automatically lock when all doors and the tailgate
have closed.
2 Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away
auto lock® ) P. 184
Walk Away Close Button
Walk at least 3 feet
(1.0 m) away
* Not available on all models
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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 open s at the same time. This is the
default setting.
When unlocked
*1/When Unlocked*2: The tailgate opens when all doors are
unlocked.
2 Settings* P. 140
2 How to Customize the Vehicle Settings P. 444
*1 : Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
*2 : Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
■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
transport your ca rgo in and out.
The beeper sounds when you start driving while the
power tailgate is still open, or closing.
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.
If the power tailgate meet s resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
Power
Tailgate
Button
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
* 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.
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 about one second, and the power tailgate
will reverse direction.
If you press the outer hand le of the tailgate for
no longer than one second, the tailgate opens
automatically. u The beeper sounds.
u If you want to open the tailgate
manually, press the outer handle for
more than one second.
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If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do
not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
If you press the outer handle again while the
power tailgate is moving, it will stop. Press the
outer handle, and the power tailgate will
reverse direction.
■Using the Power Tailgate Button1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Power Tailgate
Button
■Using the Tailgate Outer Handle1 Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
•Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you
can unlock the tailgate wh ile someone else with
the remote is within range.
•Do not leave the keyless re mote inside the cargo
area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and
the tailgate cannot be closed.
You can change the power tailgate operation setting
on and off.
2 Settings
* P. 140
2 How to Customize the Vehicle Settings
P. 444
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Outer Handle
* Not available on all models
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