2012 Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Page 128

Multi-Information Display PTG (Power Tailgate) Keyless Open Mode Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to ''SECURITY RELOCK TIMER'' and repeat the procedure again. You can customize the power tailgate setting not to open without unlocking the tailgate lock first by remote transmitter from the outside. There are two settings you can choose from: ANYTIME The tailgate unlocks and opens when you press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for 1 second. The tailgate will automatically relock when you close it when the doors are locked. WHEN UNLOCKED In this mode, you must unlock the tailgate before opening it. In addition, the tailgate will not automatically relock when you close it. On EX-L models See page 146 for how to customize the power tailgate keyless open mode. 120