Honda CR-V Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 11

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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.

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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.

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Customized Features

 P. 369

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Using the Remote Transmitter

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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If you replace the 12-volt 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 cargo in and out.

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.

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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 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.

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Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

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Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

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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 lock/unlock the tailgate while someone else 
with the keyless remote is within range.

•

Do not leave the keyless remote 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.

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Customized Features

 P. 369

Outer Handle

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Press the tailgate inner 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

Tailgate Inner Button

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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.

2.

Press and hold the tailgate inner button. 
You will hear one long beep, followed by 
two short beeps.

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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 tailgate 
inner button.

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 directions step 2.

Tailgate 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.

NOTICE

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 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 a dealer.

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Security System

Immobilizer System

This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the power 
system.

Pay attention to the following when pressing the 

POWER

 button:

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Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the 

POWER

 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 

POWER

 

button.

•

Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic device, such as televisions and 
audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can 
become magnetic.

Security System Alarm

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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 keyless access system.

However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is 
opened before the power mode is set to ON.

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When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.

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Immobilizer System

NOTICE

Leaving the key in the vehicle 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.

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Security System Alarm

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The security system alarm continues for a maximum 
of two minutes until the security system alarm 
deactivates.

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To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system, or 
turn the power mode is set to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing 
lights, is deactivated.

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Setting the security system alarm

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have 
been met:

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The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

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The hood and tailgate are closed.

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All doors and tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter, 
or keyless access system.

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When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking 
interval changes after about 15 seconds.

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To cancel the security system alarm

The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter or keyless access system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The 
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

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Security System Alarm

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Do not set the security system alarm when someone 
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can 
accidentally activate when:

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Unlocking the door with the lock tab.

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Opening the hood with the hood release handle.

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Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate 
button on the dashboard.

If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off 
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by 
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter, 
or keyless access 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

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The panic button on the remote 
transmitter

If you press the panic button for 
approximately one second, the following will 
occur for about 30 seconds:

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The horn sounds.

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Some exterior lights flash.

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Canceling panic mode

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Press any button on the remote transmitter.

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Set the power mode to ON.

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Panic Mode

Panic 

Button

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Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to open and 
close all the windows.

The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not 
pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than 
the driver’s seat.

When the power window lock button is switched on (pushed in, indicator on), you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a 
child is in the vehicle.

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.

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WARNING

Closing a power window on someone’s 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.

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Manual operation

To open:

 Push the switch down lightly, and 

hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close:

 Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 

until the desired position is reached.

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Automatic operation

To open:

 Push the switch down firmly.

To close:

 Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.

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Opening/Closing the Windows with Auto-Open/Close 

Function

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

Auto Reverse

If a power window senses resistance when closing 
automatically, it stops closing and reverse direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

While driving with any of the windows open, you 
may hear a booming, throbbing, or helicopter-type 
noise or pressure. This is called wind buffeting. This is 
a normal occurrence that can be minimized.

If you hear a wind buffeting noise with any of the 
windows open, lower all of the other windows 
slightly or open the moonroof

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ON
OFF

Power Window 

Lock Button

Indicator

Auto-open/close function on driver’s 

window

Auto-open/close function on front 

windows

Driver’s 

Window 

Switch

OFF

Power Window 

Lock Button

Indicator

Driver’s 

Window 

Switch

ON

Passenger’s 

Window 

Switch

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To open:

 Push the switch down.

To close:

 Pull the switch up.

Release the switch when the window reaches 
the desired position.

To open: 

Press the unlock button, and then 

within 10 seconds, press it again and keep it 
pressed. If the windows stop midway, repeat 
the procedure.

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Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function

Close

Open

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Opening the Windows with the Remote

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Opening the Windows with the Remote

If you open the windows with the remote, the 
moonroof will open automatically along with them.

Models with moonroof

Unlock 

Button

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To open:

 Unlock the driver’s door with the 

key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.

To close:

 Lock the driver’s door with the key. 

Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the 
central position, turn the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows at the 
desired position. If you want further 
adjustment, repeat the same operation.

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

If you open/close the windows with the key ,the 
moonroof will close automatically along with them.

Models with moonroof

Close

Open

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Moonroof

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Opening/Closing the Moonroof

You can operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch in 
the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

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Automatic operation

To open:

 Pull the switch back firmly.

To close:

 Push the switch forward firmly.

The moonroof automatically opens or closes 
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, 
pull or push the switch briefly.

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Manual operation

To open:

 Pull the switch back lightly, and 

hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close:

 Push the switch forward lightly, and 

hold it until the desired position is reached.

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Tilting the moonroof up

To tilt:

 Push on the center of the moonroof 

switch.

To close:

 Push the switch forward firmly, then 

release.

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Using the Moonroof Switch

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Using the Moonroof Switch

NOTICE

Opening the moonroof in below freezing 
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice 
can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The moonroof can be operated for up to 10 minutes 
after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse 
function causes the moonroof to change directions, 
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the 
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully 
closes.

You can use the remote transmitter or the key to 
operate the moonroof.

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Opening the Windows with the Remote

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

 

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WARNING

Opening or closing the moonroof on 
someone’s hands or fingers can cause 
serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of 
the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Open

Close

Tilt

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

POWER Button

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Changing the Power Mode

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POWER Button

POWER

 

Button Operating Range

You can start the power system when the keyless 
remote is inside the vehicle.

The power system may also start if the keyless remote 
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the 
vehicle.

ON mode:
The 

POWER

 button is on (in red), if the power system 

is on.

If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the 
power system may not start when you push the 

POWER

 button. If the power system does not start, 

refer to the following link.

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If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

 

P. 645

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

The button is off.
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.

Without 
pressing the 
brake pedal

Press the button.

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in 

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 and the 

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the 12-volt battery. 

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
buzzer sounds.

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Automatic Power Off

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Power Mode Reminder