As there seems to be a few threads going on about this, I figured I would make a thread where all the info/sites that I know of are in one easy to find spot!
The model years are for the Caliber, and the availability of these radios will vary in different Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep vehicles.
2007 - 2008 Dodge Caliber
REC Navigation System (North America Only)
Features:
This navigation system features a large 5.8-inch full-color display, MP3 player, AM/FM stereo, six-disc CD system and navigation system in one unit. An eight-way joystick allows the user to scroll through the navigation menus and icons quickly and effortlessly.
The system guides the user through the drive route providing voice commands, mile by mile, turn-by-turn until the final destination is reached. Destinations may be entered into the system 10 different ways and the screen may be viewed as a detailed map or enlarged to be viewed turn-by-turn.
With MP3 capability and the option to add various entertainment and communication features, the navigation system is clearly in the forefront of information and entertainment technology. The system effectively calculates the quickest and most accurate route and immediately redirects the driver should he or she veer off path.
The MP3 player is a navigation first, and the radio also features SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ availability. The MP3 feature enables the user to view and play files and folders contained within MP3 discs. Coupled with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, the stream listing, stream category, song title, and artist can be viewed on the system’s display screen.
The navigation system features a single DVD disc which contains mapping, points of interest and business phone numbers across the U.S. (where digitized mapping data and information are available). In addition, route calculations may be made quickly with Alpine’s proprietary software algorithms which provide routing information within 10 seconds. This is crucial when a driver misses a turn and needs an immediate re-route.
The navigation system receives its GPS, or global positioning system signals, from up to eight satellites to display the position and direction of the vehicle. A gyroscope and the vehicle’s speed sensor enable the system to display the present vehicle position even in locations where a GPS signal may not be available. When a destination is entered, the navigation system uses data from the DVD to quickly calculate a route.
INFO -> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_nav.htm
An excellent install How-To by our very own Fingernipp: http://home.comcast.net/~fingernipple/recnavinstall.pdf
his uconnect handsfree install guide for it: http://home.comcast.net/~fingernipple/uconnectinstall.pdf
To install a REC navigation in a Dodge Caliber that did not come with one you will need a new bezel (2007-2008 Caliber Satin Silver Navigation Bezel - Mopar part# 82210579), gps antenna, and probably a navigation disc.
The model years are for the Caliber, and the availability of these radios will vary in different Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep vehicles.
2007 - 2008 Dodge Caliber
REC Navigation System (North America Only)
Features:
- DVD Navigation disc, dedicated slot
- 8-way joystick for navigation control
- AM/FM Stereo radio
- Integrated 6-Disc CD Changer
- MP3 disc playback capability
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio option
- UConnect™ option
This navigation system features a large 5.8-inch full-color display, MP3 player, AM/FM stereo, six-disc CD system and navigation system in one unit. An eight-way joystick allows the user to scroll through the navigation menus and icons quickly and effortlessly.
The system guides the user through the drive route providing voice commands, mile by mile, turn-by-turn until the final destination is reached. Destinations may be entered into the system 10 different ways and the screen may be viewed as a detailed map or enlarged to be viewed turn-by-turn.
With MP3 capability and the option to add various entertainment and communication features, the navigation system is clearly in the forefront of information and entertainment technology. The system effectively calculates the quickest and most accurate route and immediately redirects the driver should he or she veer off path.
The MP3 player is a navigation first, and the radio also features SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ availability. The MP3 feature enables the user to view and play files and folders contained within MP3 discs. Coupled with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, the stream listing, stream category, song title, and artist can be viewed on the system’s display screen.
The navigation system features a single DVD disc which contains mapping, points of interest and business phone numbers across the U.S. (where digitized mapping data and information are available). In addition, route calculations may be made quickly with Alpine’s proprietary software algorithms which provide routing information within 10 seconds. This is crucial when a driver misses a turn and needs an immediate re-route.
The navigation system receives its GPS, or global positioning system signals, from up to eight satellites to display the position and direction of the vehicle. A gyroscope and the vehicle’s speed sensor enable the system to display the present vehicle position even in locations where a GPS signal may not be available. When a destination is entered, the navigation system uses data from the DVD to quickly calculate a route.
INFO -> http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_nav.htm
An excellent install How-To by our very own Fingernipp: http://home.comcast.net/~fingernipple/recnavinstall.pdf
his uconnect handsfree install guide for it: http://home.comcast.net/~fingernipple/uconnectinstall.pdf
To install a REC navigation in a Dodge Caliber that did not come with one you will need a new bezel (2007-2008 Caliber Satin Silver Navigation Bezel - Mopar part# 82210579), gps antenna, and probably a navigation disc.