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Entertainment System - Disabling Front Seat Video Source

NUMBER: 08-004-10

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: March 2, 2010

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 08-002-2007 DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2007. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.

SUBJECT:
Radio Video Disable Update

MODELS:

2010 (D1) Ram Truck (3500 Pick Up)

2010 (DJ) Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up)

2009 - 2010 (DS) Ram Truck (1500)

2008 - 2009 (HB) Durango

2008-2009 (HG) Aspen

2008-2010 (JC) Journey

2007 - 2010 (JK) Wrangler

2007 - 2010 (JS) Sebring/Avenger/Sebring Convertible

2007-2010 (KA) Nitro

2008-2010 (KK) Liberty

2008 - 2010 (LC) Challenger

2008 - 2010 (LX) 300/ 300C, Charger

2009-2010 (MK) Patriot

2008-2010 (ND) Dakota

2008-2010 (PM) Caliber

2008 - 2010 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Caravan

2008 - 2010 (WK) Grand Cherokee

2008 - 2010 (XK) Commander

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Hard Drive Radio (sales code REN, RER, REU, RBZ, RHR).

NOTE:
Refer to Warranty Bulletin D-07-04 for additional information and a listing of affected states.

DISCUSSION:
Due to certain state regulations, a function for disabling the front seat video option has been incorporated into the vehicle. This function will enable or disable the radio's ability to play video in the front seat. If enabled, the radio will play video when the vehicle is in Park (Automatic Transmission) or when the parking brake is set and vehicle speed is zero (Manual Transmission). If disabled the radio will NOT play video in the front seat in any operating mode. If it becomes necessary to disable the front seat video option, use the following procedure.

NOTE:
Using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application for flashing an ECU is made available through the wiTECH Diagnostic Application. For instructions select the "HELP" tab on upper portion of the wiTECH window, then "HELP CONTENTS." This will open the Welcome to wiTECH Help screen were help topics can now selected.

1. Connect the wiTech

2. From the Home Screen select Radio

3. Select "Misc. Functions"

4. Select "Enable/Disable Front Seat Video"

5. Select "Enable" or "Disable" as required by your state laws.

6. Select finish to exit.

POLICY:
Information Only

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.