Honda CR-V: Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate / Using the Hands Free Access*

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Controls / Opening and Closing the Tailgate / Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate / Using the Hands Free Access*

* Not available on all models

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.

Honda CR-V. Using the Hands Free Access*

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.

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.

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it. Models without power tailgate Open the tailgate all the way...

Using the Remote Transmitter

Press the power tailgate button for more than one second to operate when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Some exterior lights flash and the beeper sounds...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Cross Traffic Monitor*

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Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Audio Remote Controls

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on the driver information interface. Buttons Press or to cycle through the audio mode as follows: Models with color audio system FM1→FM2→AM→USB/iPod→Pandora®→Bluetooth® Audio Models with Display Audio FM→AM→SiriusXM®* →USB→iPod→Bluetooth® Audio→Pandora®* →Apps *→Audio Apps * * Not available on all models Models with Display Audio ENTER Button When listening to the radio and SiriusXM®** Not available on all models From the audio screen in the driver information interface, press ENTER to switch the display to a preset list you stored in the preset buttons...