Honda 1995 Civic Owner's Manual page 51

Keys and Locks
The doors can also be locked and
unlocked from the outside with the
key.
Instruments and Controls
Hatch/Tailgate
HATCH RELEASE
HANDLE
You can open the hatch in two ways:
Pull the hatch release handle. It is
to the left of the driver's seat.
Use the ignition key to open the
hatch lock on the tailgate.
To open the tailgate, swing the hatch
up out of the way. Push the release
lever to the left, then swing the
tailgate down.
You must close the tailgate before
closing the hatch. To close, swing
the tailgate up and push it firmly
until it latches. Lower the hatch and
push it closed.