What This Service Delivers

Every Jaguar Land Rover vehicle equipped with a factory infotainment screen includes a safety restriction that prevents video playback on the front display while the vehicle is in motion. This feature, often called “Video in Motion” (VIM), is normally disabled from the factory to encourage the driver to keep their eyes on the road. Many owners, however, want to enable this function for passenger entertainment during long journeys or when a passenger wishes to view video content on the main screen.

Our Video in Motion service activates this function through a direct coding modification to the vehicle’s infotainment control module. We access the module using JLR dealer-level diagnostic tools (SDD or Pathfinder) and modify the specific configuration byte that controls the video restriction. This is the same method that JLR uses in certain markets where VIM is permitted, and it does not involve any aftermarket hardware, wiring changes, or screen replacements.

The coding change preserves all existing infotainment functions, including navigation, Bluetooth, media playback, and rear-seat entertainment (if equipped). Once activated, the front screen can display video from USB, DVD (where fitted), or other compatible sources while the vehicle is moving. All other safety-related features, such as parking sensors, camera displays, and driver assistance alerts, continue to operate normally and will override the video feed when necessary.

We perform the coding with complete attention to diagnostic integrity. The change is stored in the same configuration area that JLR uses for regional settings, so there are no fault codes, no warning lights, and no trace of non-original software.

Technical Scope & Vehicle Coverage

How the Video in Motion Activation Works

1. Vehicle Identification & Data Read: We connect to the vehicle via the OBD-II port and identify the infotainment module, current software version, and configuration file.
2. Configuration Backup: We archive the original infotainment configuration so the change can be reversed at any time.
3. VIM Parameter Change: We modify the specific configuration byte that controls video playback restriction. No other settings are altered.
4. Verification & Test: After coding, we perform a full system self-test and confirm that video plays while driving while all other functions remain operational.

Why Choose lr-retrofit.com for Video in Motion

• Factory-Grade Coding: The modification uses the same configuration bytes that JLR uses in markets where VIM is legal. No aftermarket modules or software.
• No Hardware Change: Your original screen and infotainment system remain untouched. The update is purely software-based.
• Preserves All Safety Systems: Parking sensors, camera views, and driver alerts still override the video feed when needed. No safety features are disabled.
• Fully Reversible: Your original configuration is stored. We can restore the factory restriction within minutes if required.
• Diagnostic Safe: No fault codes, no warning lights, and no trace of non-original software. Dealer scans read the corrected configuration without flagging.
• Remote Coding Available: For customers outside our workshop area, we offer a guided remote session using a JLR-compatible interface that we supply on loan.

Technical Considerations Before Ordering

Some JLR models with the latest Pivi Pro infotainment system (2020+) may require a slightly different coding method due to updated security protocols. We check compatibility before proceeding and will inform you of any specific requirements. Vehicles with the older InControl Touch (GEN 1) system are also fully supported.

For vehicles still under manufacturer warranty, the VIM activation is a reversible configuration change that does not alter engine, transmission, or safety modules. No permanent modification occurs, and standard diagnostic scans do not flag the change. However, we always recommend discussing any infotainment modification with your dealer if you have concerns.

The VIM coding does not enable any video source that is not already present in the vehicle. For example, if your vehicle does not have a DVD player, we cannot add DVD playback capability. The service only removes the motion restriction from sources that already function when stationary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the video playback be interrupted by parking sensors or reverse camera?

Yes. All vehicle safety systems continue to operate normally. When the parking sensors activate or the reverse camera engages, the video display is temporarily replaced by the appropriate safety screen.

Can the Video in Motion coding be reversed?

Absolutely. We keep a backup of your original configuration. At any time, we can restore the factory restriction and remove the VIM activation completely.

Does this affect the rear-seat entertainment system?

No. Rear-seat entertainment continues to work independently of the front screen restriction. The VIM activation only changes the front display behaviour.

Will my dealer notice the modification?

Standard dealer diagnostic equipment reads the configuration bytes but does not flag the change as an error. The modification is invisible during normal servicing.

Which video sources can play while driving?

Any source that plays on the front screen when stationary will also play while driving after activation. This typically includes USB media, DVD (if fitted), and certain connected devices.

Do you offer a mobile service?

We offer a fully supported remote coding service for customers who can connect a laptop to their vehicle. For workshop visits, we operate from our facility and also offer a collection and delivery service within a 50-mile radius.

Enable Video in Motion Today

Give your front passenger the freedom to watch video content during journeys while you keep your focus on the road. Our professional Video in Motion activation is safe, reversible, and uses factory-grade coding methods that maintain the integrity of your JLR infotainment system.