2002 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 99

Keys and Locks You can open the hatch glass to access the cargo area with the tailgate closed. Make sure the tailgate and the hatch glass are closed and locked securely before driving. The rear wiper will not operate with the hatch glass open. If you open the hatch glass while the rear wiper is operating, the wiper will stop (see page 80 ). HATCH GLASS OPEN POSITION HATCH GLASS Use the master or valet key in the tailgate lock. Turn the key clockwise as far as it will go. On EX model in the U.S., and EX and EX-L models in Canada The hatch glass will pop up slightly. To open the hatch glass, lift it up fully. Make sure the rear wiper switch is off and the wiper is in its parked position before opening the hatch glass. To close the hatch glass, lower it, then press on the handle until it latches. Press and hold the hatch glass release button on the remote transmitter for about two seconds (see page 90 ). See page 193 for information on cargo loading. Keep the tailgate and the hatch glass closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and the hatch glass, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 60 . Instruments and Controls 95