Power Tailgate Buzzer Beep Pattern

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Power Tailgate Buzzer Beep Pattern
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POWER TAILGATE BUZZER BEEP PATTERN CONDITION

Condition Beep Pattern
When the tailgate starts to open automatically Beeps 1 time
When the tailgate starts to close automatically Beeps 1 time
When the reverse operation is started after the tailgate has detected any obstruction Beeps 3 times
When the reverse operation is started by switch operation Beeps 3 times
When the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph (2 km/h) while the tailgate is opening automatically Beeps intermittently until the condition is corrected
When the operating time is over Beeps 3 times
When the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph (2 km/h) while the tailgate is closing automatically Beeps intermittently until the condition is corrected
When the tailgate is not fully-latched, and the following condition is met: The shift lever is in any position other than P, and Brake pedal position switch and parking brake switch is OFF, and the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph (2 km/h). Beeps intermittently until the condition is corrected
When the tailgate fall-down detection function is activated Beeps continuously
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