I drive a company (fleet) vehicle. I just ordered a 2009 Grand Caravan SE (model code RTKH53) . We can purchase some options and pay for them out of pocket.

I wanted Sirius radio and a hands free kit for my phone. I ordered:

RSP - Uconnect Hands-Free Communication
Includes universal customer interface, autodimming interior rearview mirror, microphone and activation switches mounted at bottom of the inside rear view mirror and system enabled with Bluetooth technology (no physical docking of customer's handset to vehicle required).
and

RSC - Sirius Satellite Radio
Includes Sirius satellite radio and 1 year of service provided by Sirius. (Not available in Hawaii.)


I'm wondering what kind of radio head will come with this van. I've seen pictures on the web site of a large LCD screen radio and I've seen pictures of a 'regular' one or two line radio. Is there volume control in the steering wheel?

Any thoughts would be appreciated. The local dealer was absolutely no help.

Thanks

 

I haven't driven a 09 but I have rented lots of 08's
All the ones with Sirius had the large LCD display.
The U-connect works very well and after you train it to your voice it has a lot of voice activated features for cell phone and audio system.
I don't think you automatically get the steering wheel controls with these systems.


Actually I just found this

RSC SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Fleet) - $195
Audio system with satellite; Excludes: [AT1] Entertainment Group #1

RSP UConnect Hands-Free Communication (Fleet) - $360
Cellular phone Bluetooth; Wireless connection Bluetooth; Automatic operation rear view mirror; Connection to ext.entertainment devices ipod; Requires: [RSC] SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Fleet)

If the radio option is only $195 I can't see it being the LCD display...

 

Thanks,

Yes the Sirius was about $170. The uconnect was around $370.