How to Open the Trunk of a Honda?

[ParkerLynn]

The trunk switch of a Honda is located near the driver's left foot area, featuring two levers that control the hood and the trunk respectively. The trunk and fuel tank buttons are integrated; lifting the lever upwards opens the trunk, while pressing it downwards opens the fuel tank cap. The hood release handle is situated next to the left footrest. Honda (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese multinational corporation known for manufacturing automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. Founded by Soichiro Honda in September 1948 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Honda is the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer and the largest producer of internal combustion engines. Its primary operations include the production of automobiles, motorcycles, engines, aircraft, and power equipment. Honda actively promotes its business activities worldwide with the goal of achieving "Three Joys"—"The Joy of Buying," "The Joy of Selling," and "The Joy of Creating." This philosophy emphasizes delivering high-quality products that bring joy to customers as its most important objective. In China, Honda began its collaboration in 1981 by providing motorcycle technology. In 1992, Honda established joint ventures, further strengthening this partnership. Motorcycle production in China increased more than tenfold compared to 1981, and the localization rate of parts rapidly improved. Following 1992, joint ventures for small generator sets and automotive parts were established in 1994, and in 1998, joint ventures for complete vehicles and engines were formed, expanding Honda's business scope in China across all its operational fields. With the deepening of various business activities, related parts manufacturers have also flourished in China, with over 35 parts manufacturers working alongside Chinese partners to build a high-quality and advanced parts industry.

[Holly]

I've been driving my Honda for almost three years, and opening the trunk is quite a nuanced process. There's a small button with a trunk icon on the driver's door panel—just press it to open. The remote key has a square button with an arrow; hold it for two seconds to pop the trunk. For models with smart entry, it's even more convenient: with the key in your pocket, simply press the indentation below the Honda emblem on the rear. Last time I went out with my kid, my hands were full of delivery boxes, so I just waved my foot under the rear bumper and it opened automatically—this feature was a lifesaver. Just note that some base models don't have this function. Also, a reminder: there's an emergency release handle inside the rear seats too, which can be crucial if someone gets stuck in the trunk.

[JoannaMarie]

Last time my Honda's trunk wouldn't open, and it took me half an hour to figure it out. On older models, the trunk keyhole is hidden at the upper right corner of the emblem—you have to use the mechanical key to poke it. Later I discovered a hidden operation when the key battery dies: hold the unlock button on the remote for more than ten seconds, and most Hondas will force-open the trunk. A mechanic once taught me that if the electronic system fails, you can fold down the rear seats and crawl in—there's a fluorescent yellow emergency pull ring on the inner trunk wall, and a hard tug will mechanically open it. I've also encountered freezing in winter; using a hairdryer to heat the keyhole works.

[LaLucy]

Honda Smart Key users, take note: When you approach the rear of the vehicle within one meter with the key, the dashboard will display a trunk icon. Models like the new CR-V have sensors under the bumper—swipe your foot to the left (not too quickly), and the power tailgate will automatically rise, which is more responsive than kicking the center. You can set the opening height in the central control screen; for shorter family members, setting it to 75% is most convenient. During long drives, if the trunk isn't securely closed, a warning icon will flash on the dashboard. There was an instance where the anti-theft alarm was triggered because the trunk wasn't fully locked.

[LaKeegan]

Common scenario when picking up kids: Hands are completely full with backpacks and lunch boxes when fetching the kids. My solution is to press the key fob to open the trunk three meters in advance, so it's fully open by the time I reach the rear. After loading items, pressing the power tailgate button automatically closes and locks it, which is much easier than manual closing. For older models like the Fit without power tailgates, teach kids to press the small button on the door handle to help close it. A reminder: on rainy days, quickly retrieve items after remotely opening the trunk—it will automatically close if left open for more than two minutes to prevent water ingress.

[DiGrant]

Here's a practical tip: It's normal for Honda vehicles not to respond to the trunk button immediately after starting; you need to shift into P mode to deactivate the protection mechanism. If you want to open the trunk while using remote air conditioning, press the unlock button first to disable the anti-theft system. For those who have installed an electric tailgate, be cautious as the struts can cause excessive closing force, and there have been cases where the rear windshield was shattered. Also, during car washes, avoid directing high-pressure water jets at the trunk seams, as this may cause sensor malfunctions. It's recommended to apply silicone spray to the rubber seals every quarter to prevent aging, as hardened rubber can also lead to an improperly closed trunk.