Keeping your Uconnect system current is vital for the stability of your vehicle's integrated technology. Key reasons to install version 18.45.01 include:
Press the icon on the bottom right of your Uconnect screen. Scroll down and select System Information .
When shifting from Reverse to Drive, the camera is supposed to stay on for a few seconds (if enabled). Version 18.45.01 prevents that camera view from freezing or flickering.
Software Version 18.45.01 a critical update primarily for 2013–2017 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles equipped with 8.4-inch UH (A or AN) radios Uconnect Software Version 18.45.01
: For owners looking to add or update navigation maps, this version is often a prerequisite.
Once completed, the screen will display a success message. Remove the USB drive, turn off the vehicle, open and close the driver’s door to kill accessory power, and let the system rest for 5 minutes to complete initialization. Troubleshooting Common Update Issues
Stellantis may push this update automatically. Ensure your Uconnect system has active services to receive the update wirelessly. Method 2: USB Update (Manual Process) If your system is not updating, you can do it manually: Download the update file from the Uconnect site. USB Drive: Copy the update to a blank USB drive. Install: Insert the USB drive into your vehicle's USB port. Keeping your Uconnect system current is vital for
This update specifically targets select model-year vehicles equipped with the Uconnect 4C or 4C NAV (8.4-inch display) . Common eligible models include: Jeep: Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, Wrangler (JL), Compass Ram: 1500, 2500, 3500 (Classic and New Body styles) Dodge: Charger, Challenger, Durango Chrysler: 300, Pacifica
Do not turn off your vehicle or remove the USB drive during the update process. Interrupting the update can permanently brick your radio, requiring a costly dealer replacement.
Download the ZIP file to your computer and extract its contents to the root directory of your USB drive. The files should include: checkswdl , kaliwsdl , md5deep , swdl.upd , and swdl.upd.md5 . When shifting from Reverse to Drive, the camera
Ensure your USB drive is formatted correctly to FAT32 or NTFS. Make sure the files are extracted out of the .zip folder and placed in the root directory (not inside a subfolder).
The files must be unzipped onto a FAT32-formatted USB drive (typically 4GB or larger).
Uconnect Software Version 18.45.01 is a critical firmware update for vehicles equipped with the 8.4-inch (RA3/VP3 or RA4/VP4) infotainment systems. Released primarily to address navigation and system stability issues, this version is often the final or highest firmware level available for many 2013–2017 model year vehicles.
The primary purpose of this version was to fix an issue where GPS data (date, time, and location) would become inaccurate after November 2019.