Carry the electronic key, stand roughly 20–24 inches behind the bumper, move a foot to within about 4 inches below the center sensor and pull it back within one second after the buzzer.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the 2025 U.S. Grand Highlander gasoline owner's manual for vehicles equipped with the hands-free power back door and kick sensor.
- Required equipment / service
- Power back door, kick sensor and electronic key, Gasoline equipped with hands-free power back door
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Verified in the 2025 U.S. Grand Highlander gasoline owner's manual for vehicles equipped with the hands-free power back door and kick sensor.
- 2025 Grand Highlander gasoline models equipped with a kick sensor
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Step by step.
- 01
Carry the electronic key and make sure the area behind and above the power back door is clear.
- 02
Stand approximately 19.7 to 23.6 inches behind the center of the rear bumper.
- 03
Move one foot to within about 3.9 inches below the bumper and pull it back after the buzzer, completing the entire kick within one second.
- 04
Step away and let the power back door complete its opening or closing cycle.
Important limits
- Do not leave a foot under the bumper, touch the bumper or use a sweeping side-to-side motion.
- A trailer hitch, dirt, ice, heavy rain or radio interference can reduce sensor response; never use the feature where the moving door could strike someone.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the buzzer sounds twice without movement, withdraw the foot, wait briefly and retry one quick kick while carrying the key.
- ✓If the feature remains inactive, confirm that the power back door and kick-sensor settings are enabled and clean the sensor area.
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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Owner's Manual — Hands-Free Power Back Door
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