Honda CR-V (2018 year). Instruction - part 10

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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Locking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

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Unlocking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

Pull the front door inner handle.

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The door unlocks and opens in one 
motion.

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Using the Lock Tab

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Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the 
driver's door, all of the other doors and tailgate lock 
at the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the 
driver's door, only the driver's door will unlock.

To Unlock

Lock Tab

To Lock

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

The front door inner handles are designed to allow 
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion. 
However, this feature requires that front seat 
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while 
the vehicle is in motion.

Children should always ride in a rear seat where 
childproof door locks are provided.

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Inner 
Handle

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Childproof Door Locks

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Press the master door lock switch in as shown 
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.

Childproof Door Locks

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside 
regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock 
position, and close the door.

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When opening the door

Open the door using the outside door handle.

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

When you lock/unlock the driver’s door using the 
master door lock switch, all the other doors and the 
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.

The front passenger’s door also has the master door 
lock switch.

To Unlock

Master Door 
Lock Switch

To Lock

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Setting the Childproof Door Locks

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Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the 
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the 
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your 
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door 
handle.

Lock

Unlock

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the all doors automatically when a certain 
condition is met.

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Drive lock mode

All doors and tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

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Driver’s door open mode

All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.

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Auto Door Locking

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Auto Door Unlocking

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

You can turn off or change to another auto door 
locking/unlocking setting using the master door lock 
switch.

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Unlocking Setting P. 147

You can turn off or change to another auto door 
locking/unlocking setting using the audio/
information screen.

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Models with Display Audio

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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.

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Auto door locking

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Auto door unlocking

*1:Default setting

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List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options

Mode

Description

Drive Lock Mode

*1

All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

Off

The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.

Mode

Description

Driver’s Door Open 
Mode

*1

All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.

Park Unlock Mode

All doors unlock when the shift lever is moved into 

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P with the brake pedal depressed.

Off

The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.

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Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting

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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Default setting

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Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options

Steps

Drive Lock Mode

*2

Off

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Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to 

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P.

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Close the driver’s door.

Open the driver’s door.

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Turn the ignition switch to ON 

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Move the shift lever out of 

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P with the brake pedal depressed.

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Press and hold the right side of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door 
for more than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear a click twice.

Press and hold the right side of the master door 
lock switch on the driver’s door for more than 
five seconds. Release the switch after you hear 
one click.

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Move the shift lever to 

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P.

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Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 

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*1

 within 20 seconds.

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Customization is completed.

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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Default setting

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Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options

Steps

Driver's Door Open Mode

*2

Park Unlock Mode

Off

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Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to 

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P.

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Close the driver’s door.

Open the driver's door.

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Turn the ignition switch to ON 

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Move the shift lever out of 

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P 

with the brake pedal depressed.

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Press and hold the left side of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. Release the switch after 
you hear a click twice.

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Move the shift lever to 

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P.

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Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 

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 within 20 seconds.

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Customization is completed.

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Opening and Closing the 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.

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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:

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Avoid possible damage.

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Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

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Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to 
put your hands between the tailgate and the cargo 
area when closing the tailgate.

When you are storing or picking up cargo from the 
cargo area, or by raising and lowering your foot 
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free 
access

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, 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.

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WARNING

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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The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the 
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate button in the driver side control 
panel, pressing the button on the tailgate, or by raising and lowering your foot 
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access

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The power tailgate can be opened/closed when the transmission is in 

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Precautions for Opening/Closing the 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 vehicle. People near the 
tailgate may be seriously 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:

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You start the engine while the tailgate is 
automatically opening or closing.

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The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.

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The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.

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The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.

If you close the power tailgate with all the doors 
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.

Models with power tailgate

Models with power tailgate

* Not available on all models

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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Use a forward and back kicking motion under 
the center of the rear bumper to open or close 
the power tailgate while carrying the smart 
entry remote.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and a 
beeper sounds once, then the tailgate 
begins to move.

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Using the Hands Free Access

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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During heavy rain or in other instances when the 
vehicle becomes very wet, the sensor may not 
properly detect your foot motion.

When performing work on or around the rear section 
of the vehicle, you may inadvertently open or close 
the tailgate.
To prevent this from happening, select Customized 
Features on the audio/information screen display and 
then select OFF for the feature.

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If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long, 
the power tailgate does not open or close.

This function will not operate if you don't have the 
smart entry remote on you. Please make sure you 
have the smart entry remote on you.

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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Press the power tailgate button for more than 
one second to operate when the power mode 
is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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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.

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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.

2 Customized Features P. 351

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Using the Remote Transmitter

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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If you close the power tailgate 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 tailgate resumes once you 
manually close the tailgate.

Installing aftermarket components other than 
genuine Honda 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 cargo in and out.

Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before 
you start the vehicle.

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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To open or close the power tailgate, press the 
power tailgate button for about one second. 
Some exterior lights flash and the beeper 
sounds.

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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.

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Using the Power Tailgate Button

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening 
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the 
direction. The beeper sounds three times.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the 
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully 
closes.

Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the 
tailgate. The power tailgate 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.

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If you press the outer handle of the tailgate for 
no longer than one second, the tailgate opens 
automatically.

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The beeper sounds.

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If you want to open the tailgate 
manually, press the button for more than 
one second.

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If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you 
do not have to unlock the tailgate before 
opening it.

To close the tailgate, press the outer handle 
again while the tailgate opening.

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.

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Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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Do not leave the key, remote transmitter*, or smart 
entry remote* in the cargo area before closing the 
tailgate.

Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the tailgate while someone else 
with the remote is within range.

You can change the power tailgate operation setting 
on and off.

2 Customized Features P. 351

Outer Handle

* Not available on all models

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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Press the button on the tailgate to close the 
power tailgate.

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The beeper sounds.

If you press the button again while the power 
tailgate is moving, it will stop. Press and 
release the button again, and the power 
tailgate will reverse direction.

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Using the Tailgate Inner Button

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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The extent to which the power tailgate 
automatically opens can be programed.

To program:
1. Open the tailgate to the desired position.

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If you want to reprogram the power 
tailgate to open all the way, manually 
raise the tailgate to its upper most 
position and follow the next step.

2. Press and hold the tailgate inner button 

until you hear short two beeps following 
one long buzzer.

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Programming Tailgate Position

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Programming Tailgate Position

If the tailgate is only slightly opened, the position 
cannot be programmed, even if you push the inner 
button.

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If you manually close the power tailgate, it latches automatically.

Automatically lowers the power tailgate when there is a possibility that the fully 
opened power tailgate can fall down by its own weight (for example, by snow on 
the tailgate). The beeper sounds while the power tailgate lowers.

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Auto-Closer

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Power Tailgate Fall Detection

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Auto-Closer

The auto-closer feature does not activate if you press 
the tailgate outer handle 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 tailgate and let it latch 
automatically. It is dangerous to put your hands 
around the tailgate as it starts to latch itself.

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Power Tailgate Fall Detection

If you try to manually close the power tailgate 
immediately after it fully opens, the power tailgate 
fall detection may be activated.

Once the power tailgate fall detection activates, wait 
until the power tailgate fully closes. Keep away from 
the power tailgate when it is in motion.

If the power tailgate fall detection constantly 
activates, consult at a dealer.

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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.

If you are carrying the smart entry 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.

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Using the Tailgate Release Button

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Using the Tailgate Release Button

Do not leave the key, remote transmitter

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, or smart 

entry remote* in the cargo area before closing the 
tailgate.

Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the tailgate while someone else 
with the remote is within range.

Models with smart entry system

Outer Handle

Models with smart entry system

Inner Handle

* Not available on all models