Honda Accord Sedan 1997 Reference Owner's Manual page 64

Seat Adjustments
Pull the center of the horizontal
switch up to raise the seat. Push it
down to lower the seat.
Instruments and Controls
Adjust the seat-back angle by
pushing the rear switch in the
direction you want to move.
Reclining the seat-back can
decrease the protection you get
from your seat belt in a crash.
You can slide under the seat
belt and be seriously injured.
Adjust the seat-back to an
upright position and sit well
back in the seat.