If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You can store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in front of the compartment.
Some models will have a console with pop-out cupholders located on the front of the storage compartment. If your vehicle has this console push in and release on the cupholder door. The cupholders will pop out for use.
If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift the cover to expose the storage area.