Honda 1997 Odyssey Owner's Manual page 55

Seats
Passenger Seating
Six-passenger model
The six-passenger model has
separate seats with armrests for two
front passengers, separate seats with
armrests for two passengers in the
second row, and a bench seat for two
passengers in the third row.
For greater cargo capacity, the seats
in the second row can be removed,
and the bench seat in the third row
can be folded into the floor.
Instruments and Controls
Seven-passenger model
The seven-passenger model has
separate seats with armrests for two
front passengers, a bench seat for
three passengers in the second row,
and a bench seat for two passengers
in the third row.
For greater cargo capacity, the seat
in the second row can be folded out
of the way in sections, and the bench
seat in the third row can be folded
into the floor.
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.