Where is the Honda CR-V rear trunk switch located?
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The Honda CR-V rear trunk switch is located on the left side of the driver's compartment, and there is also a switch on the electric tailgate. Press the electric tailgate button for more than 1 second to open the door, and press the electric tailgate button again to close it. Taking the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Net Enjoyment Edition as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4621mm, width 1855mm, height 1689mm, wheelbase 2660mm, and fuel tank capacity 53L. The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Net Enjoyment Edition is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine, with a maximum power speed of 5600rpm and a maximum torque speed of 2000 to 5000rpm.
Last time I drove my bestie's CR-V to pick up camping gear, I circled around the rear three times before spotting the switch! On the base model, the switch is right above the license plate frame - a small square with a horizontal line pattern that makes a clicking sound when pressed. For higher trims with power tailgates, you can also open it by pointing the key fob at the Honda emblem and holding for two seconds - super convenient. There's also a rectangular button below the left side of the steering wheel with an open trunk icon, perfect for quick stops without walking to the rear. If none of these work, it's likely a blown fuse located in the black box near the driver's left foot - any repair shop can fix it in ten minutes.
Ha, I've seen plenty of such issues as a veteran at the modification shop! The new CR-V comes with two types of tailgates: smart and regular. For the smart key version, stand within half a meter of the rear of the car for three seconds, hear a beep, then step back half a step, and the tailgate will open automatically. For the older manual version, the keyhole is on the left side of the chrome strip under the tailgate; just turn the mechanical key 90 degrees. The newer models have completely removed the keyhole, and the black button in the middle of the license plate light is the way to go. By the way, many people overlook the trunk button on the driver's door panel—it's much safer to open the trunk and put things in during traffic jams than getting out of the car.
With a decade of car ownership and three CR-Vs under my belt, the changes in the trunk switch are quite significant. The fourth generation has it in the middle of the license plate lights, while the fifth generation moved it to the black rubber strip above the license plate. For models equipped with foot-activated sensors (only available in top trims), note there's a hidden sensor area right under the bumper—just sweep your foot 20 cm below the emblem to trigger it. Holding the key's open button for three seconds enables automatic opening/closing, which is super effortless and incredibly handy on rainy days. Key point: For the new hybrid version, the key needs to be close to the rear of the car for the sensor to work; it won't respond if too far away.
