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Start your vehicle and let the Uconnect system boot up completely. Ensure you are parked in a well-ventilated area, as the engine must remain running. Uconnect Software Version 18.45.01
Uconnect 18.45.01 is an over-the-air (OTA) and USB-deployable firmware update designed for the Panasonic-manufactured 8.4-inch touchscreen systems. Released to address severe system stability issues, this update functions primarily as a maintenance patch rather than a visual overhaul. It optimizes performance, strengthens device connectivity, and patches underlying software bugs that cause system crashes. Key Fixes and Improvements
You can check your current software version by navigating to on your Uconnect screen. If you are on an older version, you can upgrade via a USB flash drive. Prerequisites The vehicle location would no longer follow streets
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If your vehicle has an active cellular connection through Uconnect Access/Guardian, the update may download automatically.