Honda HR-V: 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.
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.
■ Opening the tailgate
- Open the tailgate all the way.
- If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may come down accidentally
by its own
weight.
- Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.
■ Closing the tailgate
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to:
- Avoid possible damage.
- Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
Using the Tailgate Release Button
When all the doors are unlocked or you press
the tailgate unlock button on the remote
transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked. Press the
tailgate release button and lift open the
tailgate.

Models with smart entry system
Even if the tailgate is locked, you can open the
tailgate if you carry the smart entry remote.
To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle,
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed
from outside.
If you close the tailgate when all the doors are
locked, the tailgate locks automatically.
- Some exterior lights flash.

Models with smart entry system
- Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
- Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can unlock the tailgate while someone else is
with the remote is within range.
■Remote Transmitter
Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the
tailgate.

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