Rear Compartment Release Button

1999 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Rear Compartment Release Button
When you press the rear compartment release button on the keyless entry transmitter, the courtesy lights turn on for 36-44 seconds. The courtesy lights turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position within 36-44 seconds.

The following actions occur at the end of the 36-44 second time frame:
1. The headlamp switch activates the sustained interior lighting feature.
2. The headlamp switch keeps the courtesy lights on for another 16 seconds.
3. The headlamp switch gradually dims off the courtesy lights.

The sustained interior lighting is cancelled when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN or START position.
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