Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Release Button

Honda Pilot / Honda Pilot 2009-2026 Owner's Manual / Controls / Opening and Closing the Tailgate. / Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Release Button

When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate is unlocked. Press the tailgate release button and lift open the tailgate.

To manually close the tailgate, grab the inner handle, pull the tailgate down,

To manually close the tailgate, grab the inner handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it closed from outside.

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