Circuit/System Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the PRNDL is placed in the REVERSE position, a signal is sent to the body control module (BCM). The BCM then applies voltage through the backup lamps voltage supply circuit to the left and right backup lamps. The engine may need to be running for the backup lamps to function.