Use the Smart Entry key within 50 feet, the driver's-door tailgate control or the button on the tailgate itself, then keep the opening clear during powered movement.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for every 2025 Passport trim; Black Edition additionally has hands-free access.
- Retail trim / version
- EX-L, TrailSport, Black Edition
Does the documented scope match your car?
This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.
Published availability and qualifications
Verified for every 2025 Passport trim; Black Edition additionally has hands-free access.
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
Confirm the tailgate path and overhead area are clear.
- 02
Choose the Smart Entry key button within 50 feet, the driver's-door control or the exterior tailgate button.
- 03
Issue the open or close command and step clear.
- 04
Watch the tailgate until it fully latches or reaches its open stop.
Important limits
- The three controls operate the same powered tailgate but have different range and access conditions.
- Do not push or pull against the motor during normal movement.
- Hands-free operation is a separate Black Edition feature.
Quick checks.
- ✓Check that the vehicle is unlocked or the Smart Entry remote is present.
- ✓Remove obstructions and retry if movement reverses or stops.
- ✓Use another control to distinguish a switch problem from a tailgate problem.
What happened on your vehicle?
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2025 Honda Passport Info Center — Power Tailgate
Relevant section or page: Power Tailgate. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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