Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 161

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Tailgate
Opening the Tailgate Manually
If the power door lock system cannot
unlock the tailgate, unlock it
manually. In this case, you cannot
open the tailgate with the release.
To open the tailgate, access the
tailgate release lever from inside the
vehicle.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
cover, then use a small flat-tipped
screwdriver to remove the cover on
the back of the tailgate.
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Instruments and Controls
Lock
Unlock
(Open)
Push the release lever to the lower
right as shown.
If you need to open the tailgate
manually, it means there is a
problem with the tailgate. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.