Basic Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
OPEN: The power tailgate can be opened by operating the driver's door power tailgate switch, or the keyless transmitter under the following conditions:
- Tailgate is fully closed (full-latched position is detected.).
- Driver's door and Passenger's door lock knob switches are in UNLOCKED position.
- The remote unlock button is pressed twice, and then the tailgate button is pressed and held for 2 seconds (unless customized setting are set to unlock all doors).
- Shift lever is in Park position.
- Vehicle speed is less than 1.2 mph (2 km/h).
- Closer unit detects the neutral position.
- Battery voltage (VBU) is more than 11 V.
- System is not in fail-safe mode.
- Side impact is not detected.
- Glass hatch must be closed.
CLOSE: The power tailgate can be closed by operating the driver's door power tailgate switch, inside tailgate switch, or the keyless transmitter under the following conditions:
- Tailgate is fully open.
- Pinch sensor detects no obstruction.
- Closer unit detects the neutral position.
- Battery voltage (VBU) is more than 11 V.
- System is not in fail-safe mode.
- Side impact is not detected.
- Glass hatch must be closed.