Uconnect is the infotainment system used in select Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Vehicles. The system has recently been updated, it now offers much more than it had previously. Some of the more minor updates include increased accuracy with voice recognition, better calculations of navigation routes, the playing of songs searched for, easier interaction with applications as well as noise software to give hands free calling better clarity and quality. Among these changes, come much more exciting changes that will not only make driving easier, but it will keep the driver less distracted. These more major changes include:
- Do Not Disturb– when a driver turns this function on, all incoming texts and phone calls will be blocked from their phone and redirected. The user has the option to send it straight to voicemail or to set up an automated reply text message. The user has the option of choosing between a default reply or a customized reply. To enable this function, the user can either press the Do Not Disturb button on the 8.4 inch touch screen or they can use voice activation. This is a great function for anyone who is easily distracted, for anyone who has trouble putting their phone down or for parents who want to make sure their kids are not texting and driving.
- Drag and Drop– do you have a variety of useless buttons on your main screen? With this new update, you can customize the screen so you can have access to any of the buttons you want, you just need to drag and drop to the main screen!
- Siri Eyes Free– taking your eyes off the road for any amount of time is dangerous. Uconnect now works so you have no reason to look away from the road ahead. With the voice activation feature, the driver can send text messages, play music, set reminders, place phone calls and access navigation directions. Keep your eyes on the road, get Siri hands free.
- SiriusXM Tune Start– this is more of a convenience than an answer to correct distracted driving. When flipping through your favorite XM radio stations, the driver now has the option to start the current song playing to the very beginning and listen to it from start to finish. So if your favorite song comes on, you won’t have to settle for the last verse anymore!
All of these new updates are only available in select 2016 models with an 8.4 inch screen. The models include the Chrysler 300 as well as the Chrysler 200, the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Dodge Viper, the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee or the Ram 1500, Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab models.
The new Uconnect has one additional update that is only included in the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger. The system in these vehicles will allow for a digital user guide through the 8.4 inch screen. The displayed information is vehicle specific and it will be updated frequently as per the ability to update the digital information on the fly.
