tailgate HONDA CR-V 2002 RD4-RD7 / 2.G User Guide

The ceiling light (if the light switch
is in the center position) will come
on when you press the UNLOCK
button. If you do not open any of the
doors or the tailgate, the light will
f ade out in about 30 seconds, the
doors and the tailgate automatically
relock. If you relock the doors and
the tailgate with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately.
You cannot lock the doors and the
tailgate with the remote transmitter
if any door or the tailgate is not f ully
closed. You cannot lock or unlock
thedoorsandthetailgatewiththe
key in the ignition switch.To open the hatch glass, push the
Hatch Glass Release button for
about two seconds. The hatch glass
willnotopenif thekeyisinthe
ignition switch.
Even if the hatch glass is opened, the
tailgate can be locked with the
remote transmitter. Make sure to
check the hatch glass manually.
Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your vehicle’s horn and
lights to attract attention. When
activated, the horn will sound, and
the headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights and
instrument panel lights will f lash f or
about 30 seconds. To activate panic
mode,pressandholdthePANIC
button f or about one second.
To cancel Panic mode bef ore 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Panic mode will not activate if the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Panic Mode
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Battery type: CR2025 When the remote transmitter’s
battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors and tailgate,
and the LED will not light. Replace
the battery as soon as possible.
To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans-
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same ( side
f acing up), then insert it in the
transmitter.
Align the mark on the cover
with the mark on the
transmitter, then set the cover in
place and turn it clockwise.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Replacing the Battery
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The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door
handle.You can lock or unlock the tailgate in
any of these ways:
Useyourmasterorvaletkeyto
lock and unlock the tailgate.
Turnthekeyclockwisetolockthe
tailgate, and counterclockwise to
unlock it. Lockthetailgatebypushingdown
the lock tab on the driver’s door,
or by using the master or valet key
in the driver’s door lock.
Lock or unlock the tailgate with
the master door lock switch.
You can also lock and unlock the
tailgate with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
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On EX model in the U.S., and EX and
EX-L models in Canada
Childproof Door L ocks T ailgate
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You can unlock the hatch glass in
any of these ways:Press the hatch glass release
button on the driver’s door.
With the tailgate unlocked, open the
tailgate by pulling the handle.
To keep the tailgate door open on an
incline, use the stop f rom the tool kit.
The tool kit is in the storage bin
under the cargo f loor. Put the stop
on the support strut as shown.
Make sure to remove the stop before
closing the tailgate.
Opening t he Hat ch Glass
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Youcanopenthehatchglassto
access the cargo area with the
tailgate closed. Make sure the
tailgate and the hatch glass are
closed and locked securely bef ore
driving.
The rear wiper will not operate with
the hatch glass open. If you open the
hatch glass while the rear wiper is
operating, the wiper will stop (see
page ).
See page for information on
cargoloading.Keepthetailgateand
the hatch glass closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
tailgate and the hatch glass, and to
prevent exhaust gas f rom getting
into the interior. Seeon page .
Press and hold the hatch glass
release button on the remote
transmitter for about two seconds
(see page ). Use the master or valet key in the
tailgate lock. Turn the key
clockwise as f ar as it will go. The hatch glass will pop up slightly.
To open the hatch glass, lif t it up
f ully.
Make sure the rear wiper switch is
of f and the wiper is in its parked
position bef ore opening the hatch
glass.
To close the hatch glass, lower it,
then press on the handle until it
latches.
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Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Carbon
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The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, the light comes on
when you open the tailgate or the
hatch glass. In the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.The ignition switch light comes on
when you unlock the driver’s door,
and f ades out about 30 seconds af ter
you close the door.
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Cargo A rea L ight
Ignition Switch L ight
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Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
you are driving through smoky or
dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the condition
clears. This section covers how to set up the
system controls f or ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidif ying, and
def rosting.
The engine must be running f or the
heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air. The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.
If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes bef ore you f eel warm air
coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent ilat ion
How to Use the System
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Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate or the hatch glass, exhaust
gas can enter the passenger area.
To avoid the possibility of, f ollow the
instructions on page . If you can carry any items on a
roof rack,besurethetotalweight
of the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your Honda
dealer f or f urther inf ormation.
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
To secure cargo, use the f our f loor
hooks in the cargo area. Make sure
all stored items are secured before
driving.
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Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
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Store only small, lightweight items in
the pockets on the back of the
tailgate.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
T ailgat e Pocket s
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check that the hood, tailgate and
hatch glass are f ully closed.
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