On a 2025 Sienna with Hands Free Power Sliding Doors, close the front door on that side, stand 11.8–19.7 inches from the labeled rocker molding and make one in-and-out kick within about 3.9 inches of it.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The 2025 Sienna owner's manual marks Hands Free Power Sliding Doors as equipment-dependent. Toyota identifies them as standard on XLE and describes kick-activated sliding doors on Woodland Edition; other equipped packages may also support the procedure.
- Retail trim / version
- XLE, Woodland Edition, XLE or Woodland Edition
- Required equipment / service
- Enabled left/right power-sliding-door kick sensor and electronic key, Hands Free Power Sliding Doors
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Published availability and qualifications
The 2025 Sienna owner's manual marks Hands Free Power Sliding Doors as equipment-dependent. Toyota identifies them as standard on XLE and describes kick-activated sliding doors on Woodland Edition; other equipped packages may also support the procedure.
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
Enable the kick sensor for the chosen side, close the front door on that same side and carry the electronic key.
- 02
Stand approximately 11.8–19.7 in. (30–50 cm) from the rocker molding at its kick-sensor label.
- 03
Move one foot to within approximately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the labeled area without touching it, then pull the foot back within about one second.
- 04
Listen for the detection buzzer, step clear and let the sliding door fully open or close.
- 05
A second kick while the door moves stops it; another kick after it stops reverses its direction.
Important limits
- Keep passengers clear and never enter or exit while the power sliding door is moving.
- Disable the kick sensor around automatic car washes, towing, covers or objects that could move under the rocker molding.
- The feature requires the front door on the same side to be closed and the power sliding door system enabled.
Quick checks.
- ✓Clean mud, snow and ice from the labeled rocker-molding area and move away from plants or strong electrical interference.
- ✓Do not leave a foot under the vehicle; the door will not start while the sensor continues to detect it.
- ✓If the power-door brake activates after a fault, move the door to the fully closed position to reset normal power operation.
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2025 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual — Hands Free Power Sliding Doors
Relevant section or page: Pages 182–191. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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