Honda CR-V: Opening/Closing the Tailgate / Using the Outer Handle

When all the doors are unlocked or press the tailgate unlock button on the remote transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked. Press the outer handle and lift open the tailgate.

Do not leave the key, remote transmitter * , or smart entry remote * in the cargo area before closing the tailgate.

Models with smart entry system

If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you do not have to unlock the tailgate before opening it.

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

Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, you can lock/unlock the tailgate while someone else with the remote is within range.