Honda Accord Sedan 1997 Reference Owner's Manual page 67

To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release loop under
the rear shelf.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
firmly against the rear shelf. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.
Make sure both rear shoulder belts
are positioned in front of the rear
Pull seat-back whenever the seat-back is
in its upright position.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are tied down.
Loose items can fly forward and
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See Loading Cargo on page
135.
Seat Adjustments
Never drive with the seat-back
folded down and the trunk lid open.
See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on
page 29 .
Instruments and Controls