Carry the remote, kick directly up toward the sensor in the middle of the rear bumper and pull the foot straight back down; step clear as the tailgate unlocks and opens.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 Passport Black Edition; the hands-free sensor is not listed for EX-L or TrailSport.
- Retail trim / version
- Black Edition
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for the 2025 Passport Black Edition; the hands-free sensor is not listed for EX-L or TrailSport.
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
Carry the Smart Entry remote and stand behind the center of the rear bumper.
- 02
Kick directly upward toward the sensor.
- 03
Immediately bring the foot back down instead of sweeping it sideways.
- 04
Step away from the powered tailgate path and monitor it as it opens.
Important limits
- The sensor is centered unless an accessory relocates it for a trailer hitch.
- A side-to-side foot motion is less likely to register.
- The Smart Entry remote must be within detection range.
Quick checks.
- ✓Use a direct up-and-down kick at the center sensor.
- ✓Move the remote closer to the tailgate.
- ✓Check whether a hitch accessory has moved the sensor to the right.
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2025 Honda Passport Info Center — Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate
Relevant section or page: Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate (Black Edition). We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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