Chrysler Group LLC is First Automotive Company
to
Introduce Vehicle-information Apps
Free New Feature Available on
all-new:
2011 Ram Truck 1500/2500/3500
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Last year, Chrysler Group was the first
automotive company to replace traditional, bulky owner manuals with DVDs and
user guides. This year, the company is introducing the industry?s first
smartphone vehicle-information application. Information that used to be stuffed
into the glove box will now be at your fingertips.
In addition to general
vehicle information including vehicle operation, maintenance and warranty, this
new app offers product-feature video demonstrations, connections with fellow
owners via the company?s brands on social media sites, and access to customer
care and 24-hour road-side assistance.
The
vehicle-information app is now available for download under the "For Owners" tab
on the ramtrucks.com site for the 2011 Ram Truck 1500/2500/3500
and jeep.com for the 2011
Jeep Grand Cherokee. The
vehicle-information app is designed to support vehicles in the U.S. market. The
app is currently available on Apple iPhones and will soon be available on
Blackberry and Android devices. Major mobile carriers include AT&T, Verizon,
T-Mobile and Sprint.
The application, which
is free to the consumer, will eventually phase into select Chrysler, Dodge,
Fiat, and Jeep® vehicles by the end of this year.
App
Features
New Chrysler, Dodge,
Fiat, Jeep and Ram Truck smartphone vehicle-information apps will complement
existing user guides and DVDs that are currently provided with each vehicle.
Each vehicle-information app will allow the consumer to browse functional
categories and view detailed topics of interest relative to their specific
vehicle.
Key feature categories
include product information, vehicle operating instructions, vehicle maintenance
schedules, service contract details, warning lights and controls, warranty
information and customer assistance. Other features and benefits include links
to Mopar parts and accessories, product brand gear and merchandise and social
media sites. The app will also contain high-resolution product information
images and videos.