Acura RDX 2017 Owner's Manual page 136

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 switch on the dashboard, or
pressing the button on the tailgate.
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The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The shift lever is in ( P .
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The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• The shift lever is in P .
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Closing a power tailgate while anyone is
in the path of the tailgate can cause
serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before
closing the power tailgate.
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 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.
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