Honda HR-V: How To Open Trunk

Are you wondering how to open the tailgate on a Honda HR-V? Depending on your car’s model year, you can open the tailgate in three ways: pressing a button on the tailgate, pressing the key on the remote transmitter, and a foot movement near the rear bumper.

We prepared this guide to show you how to open the trunk of a Honda HR-V.

2019 – 2022 Models

You can open the trunk of these models in the following ways:

The Unlock Button on the Tailgate

1. Unlock all vehicle doors.
2. Press the tailgate unlock button on the tailgate.
3. Lift the tailgate and open it fully.

The Remote Transmitter/Smart Entry Remote

1. Press the tailgate unlock button on the remote transmitter/smart entry remote.
2. Lift the trunk and open it fully.

Hands-Free Access Power Liftgate

1. Approach the trunk with your smart entry remote in your bag or pocket.
2. Stand approximately two feet from your vehicle.
3. Make an upward kick motion below the rear bumper.
4. Step back when the vehicle beeps to allow the trunk to open.

2016 – 2018 Models

You can open the trunk of these models in the following ways:

The Unlock Button on the Tailgate

1. Unlock all vehicle doors.
2. Press the tailgate unlock button on the tailgate.
3. Lift the tailgate and open it fully.

The Remote Transmitter/ Smart Entry Remote

1. Press the tailgate unlock button on the remote transmitter/smart entry remote.
2. Raise the trunk and open it fully.