FCA Debuts Uconnect Access Services at CES
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is adding to its suite of Uconnect Access apps.
The four new services – Vehicle Finder, Send Destination to Vehicle, a Monthly Vehicle Report and Vehicle Health Alert – were uniquely designed to help consumers monitor and maintain their vehicle’s key systems, easily navigate to desired destinations and keep track of their vehicle’s location at all times. In addition, the company said the Uconnect Access smartphone app has been redesigned to look and feel new with improved functionality.
The Vehicle Finder service will allow users to view the location of their vehicle through map, satellite or hybrid views and will offer a “Find Route” option that will select a navigation application and give a route via walk or drive to the vehicle’s location. The new Send Destination to Vehicle service allows customers to send a location address directly to their Uconnect system’s large touchscreen for easy navigation.
2015 Consumer Electronics Show Coverage
Customers will also receive e-mails with information on their vehicle’s status, allowing them to review and monitor their vehicle’s key systems such as powertrain, oil and fluids, brakes, suspension and safety systems at a glance. The Vehicle Health Alert service will send an email if one of the key systems needs service or attention. All four services will be made available during the first half of 2015 on select 2015 model-year vehicles properly equipped with an 8.4A or 8.4AN system.
GALLERY: Uconnect Access
Discuss this story at our Fiat forum
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
More by Jason Siu
Comments
Join the conversation