Tailgate Operation; Opening/Closing The Sliding Doors; Power Sliding Doors; Precautions For Opening/Closing The Tailgate - Honda ODYSSEY 2020 Owner's Manual

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Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors

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From the outside, pull the outer door
handle and slide the door all the way to
the front or rear.
From the inside, grab the inner door
handle and slide the door all the way to
the front or rear.
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Power Sliding Doors

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The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door
button on the remote, pressing the power sliding door switches on the
dashboard or door pillars, or using the door handle.
The power sliding doors can be operated when:
• The power sliding door switch is ON.
• The power sliding door is unlocked.
• The fuel fill door is closed (for
driver's side sliding door).
• The shift position is either in Park (P)
or the brake pedal is depressed or
the parking brake is applied.
Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
Press OPEN on the power sliding door button for the desired door side.
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Press CLOSE to close the door.
While a power sliding door is in operation, you can press the button again to
stop it from opening or closing. Press the button again to resume operation.
A sliding door will not open fully if the window is open more than 5 inches
(13 cm). Close the door, close the window, and open the door again.
The driver's side sliding door will not open if the fuel fill door is opened.
Note: Closing a power sliding door on someone's hand or fingers can cause
serious injury. Some parts of the door edge do not sense resistance when
the door is near closing.
Closing a sliding door while any part of a passenger is in the door's path
can cause serious injury.
Make sure all passengers are clear of the doorway before closing a sliding
door.

Tailgate Operation

Use these methods to operate the tailgate.

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

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Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before
opening or closing it.
The power tailgate can be opened/closed when the transmission is in Park
(P).
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
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