2014 Honda Odyssey 2014 Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 124

uu Opening and Closing the Tailgate u Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate * Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate * The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the smart entry remote or instrument panel, or pressing the handle or button on the tailgate. 1 Opening/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. Controls 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. ■ 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 can 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). * Not available on all models Continued 123