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Turning off the XM audio without disabling the turn by turn directions on a Garmin portable device

The XM audio can be turned off without turning off the turn by turn directions. Please follow these steps:

  1. With the device powered ON, press the Menu button twice
  2. Highlight the XM tab
  3. Press the Right arrow button one time to highlight the Audio tab at the top of the screen
  4. Press the Menu button
  5. Highlight Mute Audio Output and press the Enter button
  6. The XM audio should be muted now. In the bottom right hand corner, there should be a musical note with a redline through it.

With the XM audio muted, the turn by turn directions should still be heard when navigating.

If not, please check the following settings:

  1. With the device powered ON, press and hold the Page button for a few seconds
  2. When the new window appears, highlight Automotive and press the Enter button
  3. Press the Menu button twice
  4. Highlight the Sound tab on the left hand side of the screen. If the Sound tab is not visible, keep scrolling down until it appears.
  5. Make sure the setting for Voice Prompt on the right is set to either Guidance and Status or Route Guidance Only
  6. Make sure the Audio Volume at the bottom of the screen is turned up as well

For more information on these settings, please review the Owner's Manual of the device.