2011 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 168

Tailgate If you try to drive off with the tailgate open, a beeper sounds and a ''DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN'' message is shown on the multiinformation 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 58 . If there is a problem in the power tailgate system, you will see a ''CHECK POWER TAILGATE'' message on the multi-information display. Have the system checked by your dealer. With this message shown on the multi-information display, you can still open or close the tailgate manually. To Customize the Power Tailgate Setting 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. 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. Instruments and Controls U.S. EX-L model is shown. LED You can switch between these two modes as following: 1. Press and hold the power tailgate switch on the dashboard. CONTINUED 2011 Odyssey 165