Close every door except the liftgate, carry the electronic key, press the lower close-and-lock Walk-Away switch and move away while the dedicated buzzer sounds.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the 2025 U.S. Grand Highlander gasoline owner's manual when equipped and enabled. Toyota notes that availability or activation can depend on vehicle configuration and customization.
- Required equipment / service
- Power back door, Walk-Away close-and-lock switch and electronic key, Gasoline equipped and configured for Close & Lock Walk-Away
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified in the 2025 U.S. Grand Highlander gasoline owner's manual when equipped and enabled. Toyota notes that availability or activation can depend on vehicle configuration and customization.
- 2025 Grand Highlander gasoline models with the Walk-Away power-back-door function
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Close all side doors and leave only the power back door open, with the electronic key on your person.
- 02
Press the lower close-and-lock Walk-Away switch on the open back door and listen for its distinct standby buzzer.
- 03
Move away from the rear of the vehicle while the buzzer is sounding.
- 04
Wait for the side doors to lock and the power back door to close and lock, then confirm the vehicle is secured.
Important limits
- Standby is canceled after about 30 seconds, and approaching the vehicle again with the key can stop the sequence and unlock the doors.
- Always visually confirm the liftgate closed and the vehicle locked; do not rely on the function around people or obstacles.
Quick checks.
- ✓If standby does not begin, close every side door, carry the key outside the vehicle and press the Walk-Away switch again.
- ✓If the sequence stops as you leave, keep the key away from the rear detection area and check the display for a power-back-door warning.
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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Owner's Manual — Close & Lock Walk-Away
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