Honda Odyssey Owners Manual: Auto-Closer

If you manually close the power sliding door, it latches automatically.

Models with power sliding door

The auto-closer feature activates with or without the main switch ON. The only exception is when the fuel fill door is open with the main switch ON.

Keep your hands away from the power sliding door.

The manually closed door latches automatically when it is half-shut.

The auto-closer feature does not activate if you keep pulling the inner or outer handle and while the sliding door is closing.

Do not put any force on the power sliding door while the door is latching.