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Opening rear door from inside the car

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Emergency access Cap is located on the liftgate itself

LIFTGATE
NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. The central locking/unlocking feature (if equipped) can also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder.

Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

Opening The Liftgate
NOTE: In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction.

WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather.
Parent topic: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
 
Cap cover

I'm talking about the cap cover to the lock latch. Go open the lift gate. Stand there under it and look straight up. In the middle of the lift gate that is, on the center-line just above the lock latch is a circular plastic cover right in the same place where the speakers would be. That is what I'm talking about as the emergency access cap cover. Pop the thing off and have a look. It is supposed to be used when the power is out. There is no built in handle to open from the inside, but if you wanted to you could install one from a model with locks and a key.