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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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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:

•

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

•

The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.

•

The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.

•

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

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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

Models with power tailgate

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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.

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

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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 inadvertently open or close 
the tailgate.
To prevent this from happening, select Customized 
Features on the audio/information screen and then 
select OFF for the feature.

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Customized Features

 P. 385

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 operate if you don't have the 
keyless remote on you. Please make sure you have 
the keyless remote on you.

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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 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. 385

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Using the Remote Transmitter

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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

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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 reverse direction.

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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 reverse 
direction.

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Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

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

Even if you are not carrying the keyless 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.

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Customized Features

 P. 385

Outer 
Handle

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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 reverse direction.

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Using the 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.

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 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.

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Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

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Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

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

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

Outer 
Handle

Inner Handle

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Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the 
tailgate.

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Using the Remote Transmitter

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Using the Remote Transmitter

If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using 
the remote transmitter or keyless remote, when 
closing, the tailgate locks automatically.

Tailgate 
Unlock 
Button

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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 following 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.

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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

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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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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Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.

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

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When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.

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To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system. 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.

•

The hood is closed.

•

All doors and the 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. When the 
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.

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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 the power mode is set to ON. The security 
system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

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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.

•

Opening the hood with the hood release.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off 
once the 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.

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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

Press any button on the remote transmitter, or 
set the power mode to ON.

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Panic Mode

Panic 
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Opening and Closing the 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 pushed in, the indicator comes on and 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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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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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.

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.

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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.

ON
OFF

Power Window 
Lock Button

Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch

Driver’s Window 
Switch

Indicator

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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 hold it.

If the windows stop midway, repeat the 
procedure.

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Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function

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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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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 Window with the key

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Opening/Closing the Window with the key

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

Models with moonroof

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Moonroof

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Opening and 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 will automatically open or close 
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, 
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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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 power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to 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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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

Models without panoramic roof

Models with panoramic roof

Open

Close

Tilt

* Not available on all models