VISUAL INFORMATION CENTER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

VISUAL INFORMATION CENTER (V.I.C. OPTION U68) REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

1989 TORONADO AND TROFEO MODELS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a registration and traceability requirement for color devices such as televisions and computer monitors. The Visual Information Center (V.I.C., option U68) on 1989 Toronados and Trofeos fits into the category of color CRT devices requiring traceability through separate registration of the owner.

In order to conform with the DHHS requirements, dealers must follow the procedures outlined below when selling or servicing a vehicle equipped with a V.I.C.

New Vehicle Sale:

1. At the time of new vehicle prep, transfer the computer label (Figure 1) from the face of the CRT to the indicated box on the V.I.C. Registration Card (Figure 2). Use either the whole sticker or just the bottom portion containing the serial number. if the sticker is damaged or won't adhere to the card, it is permissible to hand copy the serial number onto the card. The V.I.C. Registration Card is enclosed between pages 6 and 7 of the Cellular Telephone and Visual Information Center User's Manual.

NOTE: If the bar code label is not attached to the face of the CRT, it may have been moved to either the console tape deck area or the inside of the glove box door, directly across from the fuse panel. If, after checking both locations, the sticker is still not present on the vehicle, continue with steps 2 and 3 ignoring references to the bar code serial number sticker.

2. At the time of sale, the salesman must fill out all remaining fields on the V.I.C. Registration Card with the requested information.

3. With all the information fields completed and the bar code label attached, place the V.I.C. Registration Card into the mail.

Exchange Color CRT Unit:

1. The exchange CRT will arrive with a V.I.C. Registration Card.

2. At the time of replacement, transfer the computer bar code label (Figure 1) from the face of the exchange CRT to the indicated box on the V.I.C. Registration Card (Figure 2). if the sticker is damaged or won't adhere to the card, it is permissible to hand copy the serial number onto the card.

3. Fill out all remaining fields on the V.I.C. Registration Card with the requested information.

4. With all the information fields completed and the bar code label attached, place the V.I.C. Registration Card into the mail.

NOTICE: Failure of the retail dealer to follow these procedures may place the dealer in violation of federal regulations and could result in fines or other legal penalties.

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