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. Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when
locking/
unlocking the doors and fuel fill door, opening the trunk, or starting the
engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or
starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation ...