Fiat Chrysler’s Uconnect infotainment system is getting new features that include a drag and drop menu bar, Siri Eyes Free, Do Not Disturb, SiriusXM Tune Start and a vehicle user guide viewed on the 8.4 inch touchscreen.
Graphics are designed to incorporate individual brand themes and characteristics and to visually assist drivers with navigating through the system in a more intuitive manner.
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The drag and drop menu bar allows one button access to features and services. Drivers now simply drag their favourite feature or service icon from the apps menu to the main menu bar.
Siri Eyes Free uses the voice button on the steering wheel and is compatible with iPhone 4S or later models. Drivers can speak natural language voice commands to send text messages, play music, set reminders, place phone calls and access turn-by-turn directions.
Do Not Disturb: Owners who prefer not be interrupted by phone calls or text messages while driving can choose to turn on the new Do Not Disturb and Reply with Text Message feature. Located within the Uconnect system’s phone screen, once enabled with a push of button or via voice command, the Do Not Disturb icon will route all incoming mobile calls to voicemail and suppress text messages. If the vehicle owner chooses to enable the Do Not Disturb feature, they also have the ability to send a default or customised response once a call or text message is received.
SiriusXM Tune Start: A feature new to FCA US customers starts songs from the beginning when switching between their favourite pre-set satellite radio channels.
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By GlobalDataThe new features are available only in 2016 vehicles with the 8.4-inch touchscreen – Chrysler 200 and 300; Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango and Viper; Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee; Ram 1500, Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab
Launching in the 2016 Charger, Challenger and Chrysler 300, the Vehicle User Guide allows drivers to view their owner’s manual via the 8.4 inch touchscreen and to use it as a quick reference guide for vehicle information. The Uconnect and Powertrain portions of the application are dynamic and will only present VIN and vehicle specific information. The content also can be updated over the air so the owner information will remain current.
Other Uconnect changes for 2016 inlcude new software and voice recognition algorithms integrated to enhance the system’s performance power, including voice recognition accuracy, calculation of navigation routes, search and playing of songs and applications engagement. Integration of a new noise cancellation software helps to increase the quality and clarity of hands free phone calls.
