Honda PILOT 2017 Owner's Manual page 140

uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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 button on the tailgate.
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The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The transmission is in
• 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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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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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 and wait for about five minutes.
Installing aftermarket components other than Honda
genuine 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.