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For 1990-2009 cars only

If your vehicle has Dutch doors, you must open the hatch first. See "Hatch Release" later in this section.

Cargo Door Shown


Object Number: 811198  Size: A3

Rear doors can only be opened from the outside. Open the passenger's side rear door first. Grasp the handle and pull the door open.


Object Number: 811199  Size: A3

To open the driver's side rear door, pull on the latch release handle located on the inside of the door.

To close the rear doors, close the driver's side door first. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed

The rear doors have a check assembly to keep the doors from opening beyond 90 degrees.


Object Number: 811201  Size: A3

To fully open the rear doors, push in on the clip and lift the check assembly up off the mounting bracket.

Do this on each door. Replace the check assemblies on the mounting brackets before closing the doors.

Caution: It can be dangerous to drive with the rear glass open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the rear glass open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear glass:

   • Make sure all other windows are shut.
   • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System .
   • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way.
See Engine Exhaust .

Hatch Release

You can use your key to unlock the hatch and all of the other doors from the outside. Insert the key into the hatch release button and turn it counterclockwise. All of the doors will unlock.

You may also use the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .

The hatch can be opened or closed without a key if the door lock system is unlocked.

The interior light will not turn on if the rear doors are open.


Object Number: 811228  Size: B3

To open the hatch, unlock it, then press the button and lift the handle located in the center of the door.

To lock the power lock system from the outside, insert the key in the hatch release button and turn it clockwise. All doors will lock.