The rear compartment lid release system consists of the following components:

The rear compartment lid can be released by operating the rear compartment lid release switch or pressing the rear compartment lid release button on the keyless entry transmitter. When the rear compartment lid release switch is operated, the rear compartment lid release switch signal circuit to the body control module (BCM) is switched to ground. The BCM receives the rear compartment lid release switch input and applies ground to the trunk release relay control circuit. This energizes the trunk release relay coil, closing the switch side contacts, allowing battery voltage to be applied to the rear compartment lid release actuator and folding top cover actuator, releasing the buttresses and opening the rear compartment lid. Ground for the rear compartment lid release switch is provided at G300. The rear compartment lid ajar switch, rear compartment lid release actuator, and folding top cover actuator are provided ground at G301. The rear compartment lid will not release until the vehicle speed is zero and in park. For more detailed information concerning keyless entry refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .

The rear compartment lid release actuator and folding top cover actuator are remotely located in the forward area of the rear compartment on the left side. The rear compartment lid release actuator activates the rear compartment latch release with the use of a cable. When activated, the rear compartment lid release actuator pulls the cable, releasing the rear compartment latch. The folding top actuator operates in a similar manner, except that the two folding top release motors both pull in series on a single cable which activates both left and right buttress release mechanisms.

The body control module (BCM) receives a discrete input from the rear compartment lid ajar switch signal circuit. When the trunk is opened, the normally open rear compartment lid ajar switch closes. With the rear compartment lid ajar switch closed, ground is provided to the rear compartment lid ajar switch signal circuit. The BCM interprets this and communicates via GMLAN serial data with the instrument panel cluster (IPC). When the trunk is open/ajar and the vehicle is in any gear other than PARK, the driver information center (DIC) will display TRUNK AJAR. If the trunk is still ajar and the vehicles speed is greater than 4.8 km/h (3 mph) a chime will sound.