2003 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 93

Seat Adjustments On HX model in the U.S., and all Canadian models On LX and EX models in the U.S. Head Restraints See page 15 for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. 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. Your car is equipped with head restraints in the front seats and the outboard seating positions in the rear. The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible. 92 Instruments and Controls