Acura MDX SPORT HYBRID 2017 Owner's Manual page 154

Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter or driver's door, or pressing the outer handle or button on the
tailgate.
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The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The transmission is in P .
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• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u If you have changed the Keyless Open Mode setting to When Unlocked,
you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button to open it.
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2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
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The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
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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:
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You start the power system while the tailgate is
automatically opening or closing.
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The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.
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The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
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The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tailgate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the 12-volt 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.
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