Honda 1997 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual page 47

Seat Adjustments, Folding Rear Seat
Rear Seat Access
RELEASE
LEVER
To get into the back seat on the
driver's side, pull up on the seat-back
adjustment lever.
To tilt the passenger's seat-back out
of the way, push forward on the
release lever at the base of the seat-
back.
Instruments and Controls
Folding Rear Seat
The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you more cargo space. Each
side folds down separately. With only
half the seat folded, you can still
carry a passenger in the back seat.
To unlatch either side of the seat-
back, pull up on the release tab.
Move the seat belt out of the way
and fold the seat-back down.
To lock the seat-back upright, move
the seat belt out of the way then
push the seat-back firmly against its
latch. Tug on the seat-back to make
sure it is latched.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are tied down. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard. See Loading Cargo
on page 88 .