hi texas, yes you can control the dvd from the front screen but the car has to be in Park and the emergency hand brake pulled up/engaged. you can control it using from the dash by pressing "DISC" which switches you from CD to DVD or by pressing the "MODE" on the steering wheel. you should be hearing the soundtrack at this time...then press the "PICTURE" button on the fron screen, then the ok on the hint screen. touch the screen for the touch screen control then hide keys to make the controls go away. i hope this was helpful.
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