Tailgate Operation; Power Tailgate Operation; Rear Cargo Cover - Honda CR-V 2017 Owner's Manual

VEHICLE CONTROLS

Tailgate Operation*

Use these methods to operate the tailgate.
n Opening the Tailgate
Press the tailgate release button and lift up the tailgate
to open it.
Closing the Tailgate
n
Grab the inner handle and pull the tailgate down. Push
it closed from the outside.

Power Tailgate Operation*

Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
n Power Tailgate Button
The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors
unlocked.
Press the power tailgate button for about a second
to open the tailgate. Press it again to stop. Press for
about a second to then close it.
Tailgate Inner Button
n
Press the tailgate inner button to automatically close
the tailgate. Press it again to stop. Press again to
reverse the tailgate direction.
Manual Operation
n
You can adjust the tailgate position by hand. The tailgate will offer a measure of
resistance while being moved, but this is normal.
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Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can
cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is away from the tailgate before closing it.
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
Outer Handle
the tailgate frame.
Hands Free Access*
n
While carrying the smart entry remote, smoothly and
rapidly use a kicking motion to move your foot under
the center of rear bumper, then bring your foot back.
The tailgate will open.
Inner Handle
n Programmable Tailgate Position
You can set the maximum opening of the tailgate to
suit your needs.
1. Adjust the tailgate to your desired position.
2. Press and hold the tailgate inner button until you
hear two short beeps and one long beep.

Rear Cargo Cover*

Conceal your cargo below a retractable cover.
The retracted roll is held in place by hooks at the left and
right edges.
Extending the cover: Lift and pull the flap rearward to
unhook the roll. Attach the cover to the slots on both sides
of the tailgate opening. Do not place items on the cargo
cover.
Retracting the cover: Remove the cover from the slots and
allow it to rewind smoothly. Lift the flap so the hooks can
engage. Lower the flap. It will sit flat.
*if equipped
VEHICLE CONTROLS
WARNING
*if equipped
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