2012 Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Page 154

Tailgate and Glass Hatch When the tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice. Do not install any accessories on the tailgate. It may cause the tailgate to malfunction. If there is snow or ice on the tailgate, make sure to remove it before you operate the tailgate. If you push the tailgate release button inside the handle while the tailgate is opening or closing, it will stop moving. You need to open or close it the rest of the way manually. The tailgate has sensors on both sides. Be careful not to damage them. If the sensors are damaged, the power tailgate does not function properly. On Touring models On EX-L models To Customize the Power Tailgate Setting If you try to drive off with the tailgate open, a beeper sounds and a ''TAILGATE OPEN'' message is shown on the multi-information display. Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 60 . If there is a problem in the power tailgate system, you will see a ''CHECK POWER TAILGATE'' message on the multi-information display, or the power tailgate indicator comes on. Have the system checked by your dealer. With this message shown on the multi-information display, or the power tailgate indicator comes on, you can still open or close the tailgate manually. You can customize the power tailgate setting not to open without unlocking the tailgate lock first by remote transmitter from the outside. When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the parking brake is applied, all doors and the tailgate are fully closed and locked, and the key is removed from the ignition switch. 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. 146