Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it.

The power tailgate may not open or close under the following conditions:

  1. You start the engine while the tailgate is automatically opening or closing.
  2. The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.
  3. The vehicle sways in a strong wind.
  4. The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.

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.

Keep the tailgate closed while driving to:

  1. Avoid possible damage.
  2. Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle. 

    Carbon Monoxide Gas

  1. Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.
  2. Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you can unlock the tailgate while someone else with the remote is within range.
  3. Do not leave the keyless remote inside the cargo area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and the tailgate cannot be closed.

  • Tailgate Support Struts

Make sure cargo or other items do not touch the tailgate support struts.

WARNING

Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate that is being opened or closed can be seriously injured.

Make sure people are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it.

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

  1. If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the direction. The beeper sounds three times.
  2. The beeper sounds when you start driving while the power tailgate is still open or closing.

WARNING

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.

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.

While the engine is idling and you are storing or picking up cargo from the cargo area or by using a forward and back kicking motion under the passenger side of the rear bumper for hands free access*, 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.

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.

Installing aftermarket components other than Honda Genuine Accessories on the power tailgate may prevent it from fully opening or closing.

*: Not available on all models