lock HONDA ODYSSEY 2012 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Service Manual

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Release Button
Controls
Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Release Button
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked. Push the tailgate release button
and lift open the tailgate.
To manually close the tailgate, grab the inner
handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it
closed from outside.
Tailgate
Release
Button
Inner
Handle

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Controls
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.■
The power tailgate can be opened when:
•The tailgate is fully closed.
•The shift lever is in
(P
.
•Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
uIf you have changed the PTG keyless open mode setting to When
Unlocked, you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button
to open it.
2Customized Features P. 101
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The power tailgate can be closed when:
•The tailgate is fully open.
•The shift lever is in
(P
.
•Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for about one
second.
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:•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 tailgate 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 tailgate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Honda accessories on the power tailgate
may prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
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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 unless the door is unlocked.2Customized Features P. 101
To change the setting, do the following:
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
3.Press and hold the power tailgate button on the dashboard until you hear a beep.
4.Turn the ignition switch to OFF
(0
.
uWhen Anytime is set, you hear one long beep.
uWhen When Unlocked is set, you hear three short beeps.
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Remote Transmitter
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. Three beeps sound.
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 tailgate 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.
Power
Tailgate
Button
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Opening and Closing the Sliding DoorsPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding DoorsAlways make sure individuals and objects are clear of the sliding doors.■
Opening the sliding doors
Open the door all the way until it stops.
uIf it is not fully opened, the door may close again by its own weight.
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors
Do not leave the sliding door open while parking on
a slope. The door may slide close by its weight.
When opening or closing the sliding doors, do not
grab the door or place your hand on the vehicle body.
Use the handle.
Do not put your foot and hand on the sliding door rail
and on the rollers.
If a small child is in the vehicle, use the childproof
door locks to prevent the child in the rear seat from
accidentally opening the sliding doors.
2Childproof Door Locks P. 115
Do not put any items that stick out from the pocket
in the door pockets. It may prevent the doors from
properly opening or closing, and damage the vehicle.
3
WARNING
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.

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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding DoorsuOpening/Closing a Sliding Door
Controls
Opening/Closing a Sliding Door
■
From outside
To open: Pull the door handle rearward and
slide the door.
To close: Pull the door handle forward and
slide the door.
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From inside
To open: Grab the inner handle and pull it
rearward. Slide the door.
To close: Grab the inner handle and pull it
forward. Slide the door.
1Opening/Closing a Sliding Door
Once a door is fully opened, the door position is
locked.
Do not step on the cover that stores the wiring for
the sliding door. The wiring is likely to get damaged,
causing the sliding door operation to malfunction.
If you try to open the sliding door with the window
open more than 3 inch (8 cm), the door stops
halfway. Close the door, close the window, and then
open the door again.
While the fuel fill door is open, you cannot open the
driver side sliding door. Operate the door after the
fuel fill door is closed.
If you try to open the driver side power sliding door
while the fuel fill door is open, the beeper sounds and
the door stops.
Cover
Models with power sliding doors
Door HandleInner Handle
Close
Open

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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding DoorsuOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
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Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
*
The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button
on the remote transmitter, 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 sliding door main switch is in the ON position.
•The power sliding door is unlocked.
•The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver side sliding door only).
•The key is not in the ignition switch when using the remote transmitter.
•The shift lever is in
(P
, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is
applied (with the ignition switch in ON
(w
) when using the power sliding door
switches on the dashboard.
1Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
If you move the shift lever out of P, and release the
brake pedal and the parking brake:
While opening – The sliding door stops and is left
ajar.
While closing – The beeper sounds until the door
closes.
Check that passengers, especially children, do not
have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door
pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in
the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause
serious injury.
Before replacing a rear tire, turn the power sliding
door main switch to OFF.
Operate the power sliding doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.
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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding DoorsuOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
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Controls
Press the power sliding door button for more
than one second to operate.
While the power sliding door is in operation, if
you press the button that corresponds to that
power sliding door, the beeper sounds and
the operation stops.
If you press the same button again, the sliding
door reverses its direction.
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Customizing when to open the sliding doors
ANYTIME: The power sliding door unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED: The door opens unless the door is unlocked.2Customized Features P. 101
To change the setting, do the following:
1.Press and hold the CLOSE side of the switch on the dashboard until step 3.
2.Press and hold the button on the remote transmitter.
uRelease the button when the LED on the remote flashes.
3.Release the dashboard switch.
uFollow steps one through three within 20 seconds.
4.Repeat the above procedure four times.■
Remote Transmitter
1Remote Transmitter
When you press the power sliding door button to
open the door, the front door on the same side
unlocks.
Driver’s Side
Power Sliding
Door ButtonPassenger’s
Side Power
Sliding Door
Button
1Customizing when to open the sliding doors
When you select WHEN UNLOCKED, you will hear
three short beeps.
When you select ANY TIME, you will hear one long
beep.
In WHEN UNLOCKED, trying to operate the power
sliding door without unlocking the door triggers the
beeper to sound.
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Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:
•Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
•Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.Security System Alarm
*
The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.
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When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.
■
To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICELeaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
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Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
•The hood is closed.
•All doors and the tailgate are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
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When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
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To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the dashboard.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
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Controls
Opening and Closing the WindowsOpening/Closing the Power WindowsThe power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON (w
, using the switches on the doors. The driver side switches can be used to open
and close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed
in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the
driver's seat.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on when
children are in the vehicle.
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Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
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Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
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Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
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1Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.
3
WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s
Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
* Not available on all models