2003 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 96

Folding Rear Seat Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seatback whenever the seat-back is in its upright position. Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded. Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See Carrying Cargo on page 165 . Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 55 . Pull Pull RELEASE To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down, then let go of the release. To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against the trunk panel. Make sure it is latched in place by pulling on the top of the seat. Instruments and Controls 95