Once enabled, Walk Away Auto Lock locks the doors, tailgate and fuel door after the remote moves more than about 5 feet away for at least two seconds.
Check that your vehicle has it.
2023–2025 U.S. CR-V EX, EX-L and hybrid Sport-family trims with Smart Entry; not LX. Sport-L Hybrid applies from 2024 onward.
- Retail trim / version
- EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, Sport Touring Hybrid
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Published availability and qualifications
2023–2025 U.S. CR-V EX, EX-L and hybrid Sport-family trims with Smart Entry; not LX. Sport-L Hybrid applies from 2024 onward.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
With the vehicle stopped in Park and the power mode On, open vehicle settings.
- 02
Open Door Setup or Door/Window Setup, choose Walk Away Auto Lock and set it to On.
- 03
Set the power mode to Vehicle Off, take the remote and close every door and the tailgate.
- 04
Remain within about 5 ft (1.5 m) until the first activation beep sounds.
- 05
Walk beyond about 5 ft and remain there for at least two seconds.
- 06
Confirm the exterior-light flash and second beep, then physically verify that the vehicle locked.
- 07
For one-trip temporary deactivation, with power Off and the driver door open, press Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock on the master switch.
Important limits
- The feature is Off from the factory.
- It will not activate if the remote is inside, an opening is ajar, the power mode is not Off or the remote leaves range too early.
- A warning or cancellation beep means you must correct the condition and verify the final lock.
- Temporary deactivation clears after several normal actions, including turning power On or opening a door.
Quick checks.
- ✓Reopen and close a door, remain near the vehicle for the activation beep, then walk away again.
- ✓Keep the remote away from phones and other wireless devices that may interfere with detection.
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2024 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual — Walk Away Auto Lock
Relevant section or page: Gasoline Owner's Manual, pages 148–149. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official manual2023 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual — Walk Away Auto Lock ↗
- Official manual2025 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual — Walk Away Auto Lock ↗
- Official specs2023 Honda CR-V specifications and features ↗
- Official specs2024 Honda CR-V specifications and features ↗
- Official specs2025 Honda CR-V specifications and features ↗
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