tailgate HONDA ODYSSEY 2017 RC1-RC2 / 5.G Owner's Manual

117
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the driver’s door
Push the lock tab rearward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■Locking the passenger’s doors
Push the lock tab rearward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch*1, or
the smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1 Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors
and the tailgate lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
17 US ODYSSEY (KA KC)-31TK86600.book 117 ページ ２０１６年１０月２４日　月曜日　 午後４時２分

118
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
■Locking a door
Pull the lock tab.
■Unlocking a door
Push the lock tab in.
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.
■Using the Lock Tab1 Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, all of the ot her doors and the tailgate
lock at the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, only the driv er's door will unlock.
To UnlockLock Tab
To Lock
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch*1
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
* Not available on all models
17 US ODYSSEY (KA KC)-31TK86600.book 118 ページ ２０１６年１０月２４日　月曜日　 午後４時２分

120
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks all doors and the ta ilgate and unlocks the driver’s door
automatically when a ce rtain 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
17 US ODYSSEY (KA KC)-31TK86600.book 120 ページ ２０１６年１０月２４日　月曜日　 午後４時２分

121
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
17 US ODYSSEY (KA KC)-31TK86600.book 121 ページ ２０１６年１０月２４日　月曜日　 午後４時２分

122
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 the tailgate outer handle and lift open
the tailgate.
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you
do not have to unlock the tailgate before
opening it.
When the Power Tailgate Open By Outer
Handle setting is On (Power/Manual) , press
the tailgate release bu tton for more than one
second, and lift open the tailgate.
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 without power tailgate
Models with power tailgate
Inner
Handle
17 US ODYSSEY (KA KC)-31TK86600.book 122 ページ ２０１６年１０月２４日　月曜日　 午後４時２分

123
uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Continued
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 tailgat e is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
* Not available on all models
17 US ODYSSEY (KA KC)-31TK86600.book 123 ページ ２０１６年１０月２４日　月曜日　 午後４時２分

uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
124
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 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.
Power
Tailgate
Button
* Not available on all models
17 US ODYSSEY (KA KC)-31TK86600.book 124 ページ ２０１６年１０月２４日　月曜日　 午後４時２分

Continued125
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 th e 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
17 US ODYSSEY (KA KC)-31TK86600.book 125 ページ ２０１６年１０月２４日　月曜日　 午後４時２分

uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
126
Controls
If you manually close the power ta ilgate, it latches automatically.
Automatically lowers the power tailgate when 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.
17 US ODYSSEY (KA KC)-31TK86600.book 126 ページ ２０１６年１０月２４日　月曜日　 午後４時２分

135Continued
Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The 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 insert ing the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong ra dio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• 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 tailgate, hood, or doors are opened
without the key, remote transmitter, or smart entry system*.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, an d all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or smart entry system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment 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.
1 Security System Alarm*
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
17 US ODYSSEY (KA KC)-31TK86600.book 135 ページ ２０１６年１０月２４日　月曜日　 午後４時２分