GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

When the ignition switch is in the RUN position and either the LF door, the RF door, the RH sliding door, or the LH sliding door (if equipped) is open the ajar switch for that door closes. When the door ajar switch is closed ground is provided to the Instrument Cluster (IPC). When the IPC receives a ground input it turns on the DOOR AJAR message.