Your vehicle has a multi-function center console. It includes a storage compartment, an armrest, and a sliding tray*.
Slide the armrest to the rearmost position. Pull the handle to open the console compartment.
You can put small items in the sliding tray* located in the console compartment lid. Slide the sliding tray forward or rearward.
You can create more storage space by removing the removable beverage holder tray and a divider.
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 ...