Honda CR-V: Handling the Unexpected / When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure:
- Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.
- Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.

- To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while pushing the lever to the right using a
flat-tip screw driver.


Following up:
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
All models
Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck...
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable
fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
Turn off the engine...
Other information:
The system may not properly detect lane markings and the position of your
vehicle
under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below.
Environmental conditions
Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a
tunnel...
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in any rear seats. A child
seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of
connectors.
Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the child seat to the
lower anchors
according to the instructions that came with the child seat...