2002 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 87

Seat Adjustments On all other models, push down the release lever at the base of the seatback. The seat-back will tilt forward and the whole seat will slide forward. On HX model in the U.S., and all Canadian models On EX and LX models in the U.S. When you return the seat-back upright, the seat stays in the fully forward position. Use the seat adjustment bar and the seat-back adjustment lever to move the seat to the desired position. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it. As you return the seat-back upright, push the whole seat backward until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it. 88 Instruments and Controls