tailgate HONDA CR-V 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Press the master door lo ck switch in as shown 
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear  doors from being opened from the inside 
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock 
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock the driver’s door using the 
master door lock switch, all the other doors and the 
tailgate lock/unlock  at the same time.
The front passenger’s door al so has the master door 
lock switch.
To Unlock
Master Door 
Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1 Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the 
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the 
unlock position, lower the  rear window, put your 
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door 
handle.
Lock
Unlock
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks th e all doors automatically when a certain 
condition is met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors and tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
■Driver’s door open mode
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door 
locking/unlocking sett ing using the audio/
information screen. 2 Customized Features  P. 360
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door 
locking/unlocking sett ing using the driver 
information interface. 2 Customized Features  P. 121
Models with Display Audio
Models with color audio system
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Tailgate
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or 
closing it.
• Open the tailgate all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may begin to close under its own weight.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wi nd may cause the tailgate to close.
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to: u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas  P. 75
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Be careful not to  hit your head on the tailgate or to 
put your hands between th e tailgate and the cargo 
area when closing the tailgate.
When you are storing or picking up cargo from the 
cargo area, or by using a  forward and back kicking 
motion under the center of  the rear bumper for 
hands free access
*, while the engine is idling, do not 
stand in front of the ex haust pipe. You may get 
burned.
Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They 
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden 
acceleration, or a crash.
3WARNING
Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate 
that is being opened or closed can be 
seriously injured.
Make sure that all people are clear of the 
tailgate before opening or closing it.Models without power tailgate
All models
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uPrecautions for Openi ng/Closing the Tailgate
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Controls
The power tailgate can be operated by  pressing the power tailgate button on the 
remote transmitter, pressing the power tail gate button in the driver side control 
panel, pressing the button on the tailgate, or by raising and lowering your foot 
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access
*.
The power tailgate can be opened/c losed when the transmission is in 
(P.
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the 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:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is 
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is  covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate with all the doors 
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
3WARNING
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.
Models with power tailgate
Models with power tailgate
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
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Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Use a forward and back kicking motion under 
the center of the rear bumper to open or close 
the power tailgate while carrying the smart 
entry remote.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and a 
beeper sounds once, then the tailgate 
begins to move.
■Using the Hands Free Access*1Using the Hands Free Access*
During rain or in other instances when the vehicle 
becomes wet, the sensor  may not properly detect 
your foot motion.
When performing work on or  around the rear section 
of the vehicle, you may in advertently open or close 
the tailgate.
To prevent this from happe ning, select Customized 
Features on the audio/information screen and then 
select OFF for the feature. 2 Customized Features  P. 360
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long, 
the power tailgate doe s not open or close.
This function will not opera te if you don't have the 
smart entry remote on you. Please make sure you 
have the smart entry remote on you.
The duration of the kick ing motion should be 
approximately one second.
1 sec.
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than 
one second to operate when the power mode 
is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper 
sounds.
If you press the button again while the power 
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for more than one second, 
and the power tailgate will reverse direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
Anytime:  The power tailgate unlocks and opens  at the same time. This is the 
default setting.
When Unlocked:  The tailgate opens when  all doors are unlocked.
2Customized Features  P. 360
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If you close the power tail gate 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 tail gate resumes once you 
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket  components other than 
genuine Honda a ccessories on the  power tailgate 
may prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you 
get your cargo in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before 
you start the vehicle.
The beeper sounds when you start driving while the 
power tailgate  is still open, or closing.
Power 
Tailgate 
Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
To open or close the power tailgate, press the 
power tailgate button for about one second.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper 
sounds.
If you press the button again while the power 
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for about one second, and 
the power tailgate will reverse direction.
■Using the Power Tailgate Button1 Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meet s resistance while opening 
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the 
direction. The beeper sounds three times.
The auto reverse function  stops sensing when the 
tailgate is almost closed to  make sure that it fully 
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the 
tailgate. The power tailga te does not close if you 
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the 
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp 
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the 
power tailgate  closing feature malfunctions.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
If you press the outer ha ndle of the tailgate for 
no longer than one second, the tailgate opens 
automatically. u The beeper sounds.
u If you want to open the tailgate 
manually, press the button for more than 
one second.
2 Opening and Closing the Tailgate  
P. 149
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you 
do not have to unlock the tailgate before 
opening it.
To close the tailgate, press the outer handle 
again while the tailgate opening.
If you press the outer handle again while the 
power tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the outer handle, and the power tailgate 
will reverse direction.
■Using the Tailgate Outer Handle1 Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Do not leave the key, remote transmitter*, or smart 
entry remote* in the cargo area before closing the 
tailgate.
Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the tail gate while someone else 
with the remote is within range.
You can change the power  tailgate operation setting 
on and off. 2 Customized Features  P. 360
Outer 
Handle
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
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Controls
Press the button on the tailgate to close the 
power tailgate.
u The beeper sounds.
If you press the button again while the power 
tailgate is moving, it  will stop. Press and 
release the button again, and the power 
tailgate will reverse direction.
■Using the Tailgate Inner Button
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
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Controls
The extent to which the power tailgate 
automatically opens can be programed.
To program:
1. Open the tailgate to  the desired position.
u If you want to reprogram the power 
tailgate to open all the way, manually 
raise the tailgate to its upper most 
position and follow the next step.
2. Press and hold the tailgate inner button 
until you hear short two beeps following 
one long buzzer.
■Programming Tailgate Position1Programming Tailgate Position
If the tailgate is only sl ightly opened, the position 
cannot be programmed, even  if you push the inner 
button.
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