Acura ZDX 2013 Online Reference Owner's Manual page 119

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate button in the instrument panel, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.
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The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
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• The shift lever is in
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
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The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
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• The shift lever is in
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
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1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
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You start the engine 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 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.
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Acura accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.