Quick answer

On the 8-inch touch-screen open Settings > Vehicle Settings > Keyless Access Setup > Walk Away Auto Lock and choose Enable.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for all 2025 Passport trims.

Retail trim / version
EX-L, TrailSport, Black Edition
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for all 2025 Passport trims.

Visual orientation

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.

Key fob & access orientation diagram for Honda Passport
Key fob & access orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    From the touch-screen home screen select Settings.

  2. 02

    Open Vehicle Settings > Keyless Access Setup > Walk Away Auto Lock.

  3. 03

    Choose Enable.

  4. 04

    After switching off and closing all doors, carry the fob at least eight feet away and listen for the lock confirmation.

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Important limits

  • All doors must be closed before the key moves away.
  • Always verify the confirmation before leaving valuables in the vehicle.
  • A fob left inside can prevent automatic locking.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Confirm the setting still shows Enable.
  • ✓Close every door and tailgate before moving the fob away.
  • ✓Check for a second fob left in the cabin.
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Primary evidence

2025 Honda Passport Info Center — Smart Entry and Push Button Start

Relevant section or page: Smart Entry and Push Button Start. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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