FCA, the seventh-largest automaker in the world based on total annual vehicle sales, is an international automotive group. FCA US LLC is a North American automaker with a new name and a long history. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, FCA US is a member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. family of companies. FCA US designs, engineers, manufactures and sells vehicles under the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT brands, as well as the SRT performance vehicle designation. Today FCA issued a press release stating that Apple's Siri 'Eyes Free' feature is available to nearly 2 million 2013-2015 vehicles through a Uconnect software update.

About Uconnect

Launched in 2003, Uconnect systems are FCA's in-vehicle connectivity centers, designed to keep consumers connected, entertained and, most importantly, focused on the road. 

Each FCA vehicle comes equipped with a Uconnect system that provides drivers with a range of available communication, navigation, entertainment features and connected services, including: 

• Hands-free calling or texting solutions that keep drivers productive, talking and connected
• Entertainment and audio options that include AM, FM, HD or satellite radio, Bluetooth streaming audio, CD Player, USB, SD Card and AUX Port
• Navigation options that help provide a stress-free commute with easy access to points of interest, well-designed maps and turn-by-turn directions that are broadcast over the vehicle's audio system

An included trial of Uconnect Access services also is available on properly equipped vehicles. These real-time services include a monthly vehicle health report, vehicle health alert, a smartphone app that enables owners to remotely lock, unlock or start their vehicle, locate their vehicle and more; 9-1-1 and Assist Buttons on the rearview mirror that will connect vehicle owners to help at the push of a button; Yelp Search, voice texting and the ability to purchase a Wi-Fi hotspot for a day, week or a month. 

Vehicle owners can access and control their Uconnect system's features and services by using voice recognition technology, steering wheel controls, touch screens or traditional knobs and buttons. 

Uconnect customers can update their system here and watch a video of how to update the Uconnect 8.4 system below. If you're not sure if your vehicle is eligible, check out the video that tells you how to verify.

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