HONDA ODYSSEY 2016 RC1-RC2 / 5.G Owners Manual

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks all doors and the tailgate and unlocks the driver’s door
automatically when a certain condition is met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors and the tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15
km/h).
■Park unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into
(P with the brake pedal
depressed.
■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 or mu lti-information display
*.
2 Customized Features P. 99, 295
* Not available on all models
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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.
■Opening the tailgate
• 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.
■Closing the tailgate
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to: u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66
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 operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits their
head or closes on their head s. Be especially cautious
if children are around.
When you are storing or pi cking up luggage from the
cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in
front of the exhaust 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
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 tailgate.
Models with power tailgate
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Outer Handle and Inner Handle
Controls
Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate
Outer Handle a nd Inner Handle
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked. Press and hold the tailgate outer
handle and lift open the tailgate.
Even if the tailgate is locked, you can open the
tailgate if you carry the smart entry remote.
When the Power Tailgate Open By Outer
Handle setting is On (Power/Manual) , you
can operate the power tailgate by pressing
and releasing the tailgate outer handle.
2 Customized Features P. 99, 295
To manually close the tailgate, grab the inner
handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it
closed from outside.
Tailgate
Outer
Handle
Models with smart entry system
Models with power tailgate
Inner
Handle
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Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
The power tailgate can be operated by pr essing the power tailgate button on the
smart entry remote or instrument panel, or pressing the handle or 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 smart entry remote for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u If you have changed the Power Tailgate Keyless Open Mode setting to
When Unlocked , you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate
button to open it.
2 Customized Features P. 99, 295
■The power tailgate ca n be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgate button on the smart entry remote for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
1Opening/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.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•The vehicle is park ed 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 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 luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction whil e the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses 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. 99 , 295
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meet s 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 lo cated 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.
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.
The beeper sounds and some exterior lights
flash.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
Press the button on the tailgate to close the
power tailgate.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is closing, it stops and reverses
direction.
■Power Tailgate Button
Power
Tailgate
Button
■Power Tailgate Close Button1 Power Tailgate Close Button
If you press the power tailg ate close button while the
tailgate is automaticall y opening or closing, the
power tailgate ope ration stops. Use caution if the
tailgate stops in the middle of either operation. It may
suddenly swing up or down.
Power Tailgate
Close Button
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Controls
If you manually close the power ta ilgate, it latches automatically.
Automatically lowers the power tailgate wh en there is a possibility that the fully
opened power tailgate can fall down by it s own weight (for example, by snow on
the tailgate). The beeper sounds while the power tailgate lowers.
■Auto-Closer
■Power Tailgate Fall Detection
1 Auto-Closer
The auto-closer feature does not activate if you push
the tailgate release button while the power tailgate is
closing.
Do not put any force on the tailgate while the power
tailgate is latching.
Keep your hands away from the tailgate when you
manually close the tailga te and let it latch
automatically. It is dange rous to put your hands
around the tailgate as it st arts to latch itself.
1Power Tailgate Fall Detection
If you try to manually close the power tailgate
immediately after it full y opens, the power tailgate
fall detection may activate.
Once the power tailgate fall detection activates, wait
until the power tailgate full y closes. Keep away from
the power tailgate when it is in motion.
If the power tailgate fa ll detection constantly
activates, consult at a dealer.
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the sliding doors.
■Opening the sliding doors
Open the door all the way until it stops. u If 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 th e 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 chil d in the rear seat from
accidentally opening the sliding doors.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 119
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.
3WARNING
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 Doors uOpening/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.
■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.
1 Opening/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 driv er 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 Handle
Inner Handle
Close
Open
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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 smart entry remote, 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 power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOC K) when using the smart entry remote.
• The shift lever is in
(P, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is
applied (with the power mode in ON) when using the power sliding door switches
on the dashboard.
1 Opening/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, es pecially 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 slidi ng doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.
* Not available on all models
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