Honda 1997 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual page 45

Keys and Locks, Seat Adjustments
To close the hatch, press down on
the back edge.
See page 88 for cargo loading and
weight limit information. Keep the
hatch closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the hatch
and getting exhaust gas in the
interior. See Carbon Monoxide
Hazard on page 28 .
Instruments and Controls
Front Seat Adjustments
Adjust the seat before you start
driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion's front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
release the lever. Try to move the
seat to make sure it is locked in
position.
To change the angle of the seat-back,
pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch in
the new position.