From what i have experienced about japanese cars is that the DVD player doen't work, but the tv will work (very poor clarity though). For the radio you will only get FM till 88Mhz, you can install an expander though.

My advice to you will be to install another system, the sony double-din DVD players go for about 40,000 and you will love it.

For the manuals it will be hard to get them in Engish as the Caldina was never meant to be exported out of Japan.

peep,i faced a similar problem n wanted to put a DVD system in my Harrier but the thought of a jua kali fellow opening up the dash/ panelling to fix the system just put me off. Initially had wanted to fix it at paksounds bt sm guys discouraged me saying they give the work to some guys who aren't that experienced like zamani when they were all the rage. West sounds Nbi West effed up my previous ride's disc changer
Lets hope we can get a suggestion

Thanks. The thought of modifying the cosy dashboard screen sends shivers as I fear poor workmanship. The CD changer works perfectly well, sound system perfect maybe I will have to contend with that for the time being.

The screen will be for the reverse and side camera displays though.

@marima, quite right, indeed the dvd is not my priority, it is the radio I have a problem with. The expanders available come in either 10Mhz or 12Mhz, this means that with either expander you miss some channels. I have opted for the 12Mhz so I can get BBC, but in the process now cant get the higher frequencies. I really wish I could get a good fm tuner with a cd drive that will play mp3, which I also cant with my current system. For mp3 play back I have tried the FM modulators which transmit the mp3 signal to the radio, but the output is nothing to write home about.

@subaru, weka phone contact/email we talk.