The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBSTM may not go through all of the stages before initiating the last stage.
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Parking Brake
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the ignition switch*1 is in.
Pull ...