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2023 Honda HR-V Owners Manual - Tailgate



Owner’s Manuals 2023 Tailgate

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.
    • If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may begin to close under its own weight.
  • Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.

Keep the tailgate closed while driving to:

  • Avoid possible damage.
  • Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

    Carbon Monoxide Gas

WARNING

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.

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Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to put your hands between the tailgate and the cargo area when closing the tailgate.

When you are storing or picking 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.

Make sure cargo or other items do not touch the tailgate support struts.

Opening/Closing the Tailgate

When all the doors are unlocked or press the tailgate unlock button on the remote transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked. Press the tailgate outer handle and lift open the tailgate.

Models with keyless access system

If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do not have to unlock the tailgate before opening it.

All models

To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it closed from outside.

If you close the tailgate when the driver’s door is locked, the tailgate locks automatically.

  • Some exterior lights flash.
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  • Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.
Models with keyless access system
  • Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you can unlock the tailgate while someone else with the remote is within range.
  • Do not leave the keyless remote inside the cargo area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and the tailgate cannot be closed.

Using the Remote Transmitter

Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate.

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If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using the remote transmitter, when closing, the tailgate locks automatically.
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