Honda CR-V: Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate / Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
f 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.
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.
Do not leave the key, remote transmitter * , or smart
entry remote * in the cargo area before closing the
tailgate.
Even if you are not carrying the smart entry 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.
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 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...
Other information:
Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we
cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance.
Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed...
* Not available on all models
When the system senses a loss of front wheel traction, it automatically
transfers
some power to the rear wheels. This allows you to utilize all available traction
and
may increase mobility.
You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and
braking
that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle...