Honda Odyssey (2019 year). Instruction

Opening and Closing the Tailgate

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

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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 (if equipped).

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.

WARNING

Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in
the path of the tailgate can cause serious
injury.

Make sure everyone is clear before closing
the power tailgate.

Models with power tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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.

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

Using the Hands Free Access

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.

The duration of the kicking motion should be
approximately one second.

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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.

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. 443

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Using the Remote Transmitter

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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 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.

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

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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.

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

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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.

Power Tailgate Button

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

The beeper sounds.

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

Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

Do not leave the remote in the cargo area before
closing the tailgate.

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

You can change the setting to open the power
tailgate by the tailgate outer handle.

2 Customized Features P. 443

Outer Handle

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

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

Tailgate Inner Button

Opening and Closing the Tailgate

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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

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

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 beep.

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Programming Tailgate Position

Programming Tailgate Position

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

Tailgate Inner Button

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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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

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.

Power Tailgate Fall Detection

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

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

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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 outer handle of the tailgate and lift
open the tailgate.

If you are carrying the 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 Outer Handle

Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

Do not leave the remote in the cargo area before
closing the tailgate.

Even if you are not carrying the 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

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Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the
tailgate.

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Using the Remote Transmitter

Tailgate
Unlock
Button

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Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors

Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the sliding doors.

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Opening the sliding doors

Open the door all the way until it stops.

If it is not fully opened, the door may close again by its own weight.

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors

Do not leave the sliding door open while parking on
a slope. The door may slide close by its weight.

When opening or closing the sliding doors, do not
grab the door or place your hand on the vehicle body.
Use the handle.

Do not put your foot and hand on the sliding door rail
and on the rollers.

If a small child is in the vehicle, use the childproof
door locks to prevent the child in the rear seat from
accidentally opening the sliding doors.

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Do not put any items that stick out from the pocket
in the door pockets. It may prevent the doors from
properly opening or closing, and damage the vehicle.

WARNING

Closing a sliding door while any part of a
passenger is in the door’s path can cause
serious injury.

Make sure all passengers are clear of the
doorway before closing a sliding door.

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Opening/Closing a Sliding Door

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From outside

To open: Pull the door handle rearward and
slide the door.
To close: Pull the door handle forward and
slide the door.

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From inside

To open: Grab the inner handle and pull it
rearward. Slide the door.
To close: Grab the inner handle and pull it
forward. Slide the door.

Opening/Closing a Sliding Door

Once a door is fully opened, the door position is
locked.

Do not step on the lower arm of the sliding door or
the cover that stores the wiring for the sliding door.
The lower arm or the wiring will likely be damaged,
causing the sliding door to malfunction.

If you try to open the sliding door with the window
open more than 5 inch (13 cm), the door stops
halfway. Close the door, close the window, and then
open the door again.

While the fuel fill door is open, the beeper sounds
and you cannot operate the driver side sliding door.
Operate the driver side sliding door after the fuel fill
door is closed.

Cover

Lower Arm

Door Handle

Inner Handle

Open

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Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button
on the remote, pressing the power sliding door switches on the dashboard or door
pillars, or using the door handle.

The power sliding doors can be operated when:
• The sliding door main switch is in the ON position.
• The power sliding door is unlocked.
• The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver side sliding door only).
• The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF or the remote engine start mode is active with

use of the remote.

• The transmission is in

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P, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is

applied (with the power mode in ON) when using the power sliding door switches
on the dashboard.

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

If you shift into a position other than

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P, and release

the brake pedal and the parking brake:
While opening – The sliding door stops and is left
ajar.
While closing – The beeper sounds until the door
closes.

Check that passengers, especially children, do not
have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door
pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in
the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause
serious injury.

Before replacing a rear tire, turn the power sliding
door main switch to OFF.

Operate the power sliding doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.

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Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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Automatic operation: Select the ON
position of the sliding door main switch.
Manual operation: Select the OFF position
of the sliding door main switch.

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Switching between manual and automatic operations

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

Do not turn the main switch off while the power
sliding door is in operation 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:

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Using the door handle

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Turning the main switch from ON to OFF

If you replace the battery or the power sliding door
fuse while the door is open, the power sliding door
may be disabled. The power sliding door resumes
once you manually close the door.

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The power sliding door opens when you press
the OPEN side of the

switch, and

closes when you press the CLOSE side of the

switch.

While the power sliding door is in operation, if
you press the switch that corresponds to that
power sliding door, the beeper sounds and
the operation stops.

To resume the power sliding door operation,
press the same switch again.

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Power Sliding Door Switches

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

Auto Reverse

Do not touch the pinch sensor located at the front
edge of the power sliding door. Do not damage the
sensor. The power sliding door may not operate
properly.

If the power sliding door senses resistance when
closing automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction. The beeper sounds.

Before the power sliding door operation, make sure
there are no people or obstacles near the door. The
auto reverse function should be activated in case of
emergency only. If someone is caught in the opening
or closing sliding door, it can cause serious injury. Pay
special attention to children.

Closing a power sliding door on someone’s hand or
fingers can cause serious injury. Some parts of the
door edge do not sense resistance when the door is
near closing.

Pinch
Sensor

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Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

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Press the power sliding door button for more
than one second to operate.

While the power sliding door is in operation, if
you press the button that corresponds to that
power sliding door, the beeper sounds and
the operation stops.

If you press the same button again, the sliding
door reverses its direction.

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Customizing when to open the sliding doors

Anytime: The power sliding door unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
When Unlocked: The door opens when all doors are unlocked.

2 Customized Features P. 443

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Remote Transmitter

Remote Transmitter

When you press the power sliding door button to
open the door, the front door on the same side
unlocks.

Driver’s Side Power Sliding Door
Button

Passenger’s Side Power Sliding
Door Button

Customizing when to open the sliding doors

In When Unlocked, trying to operate the power
sliding door without unlocking the door triggers the
beeper to sound.

Honda Odyssey (2019 year). Instruction - part 11