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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:
- With the device powered ON, press the Menu button twice
- Highlight the XM tab
- Press the Right arrow button one time to highlight the Audio tab at the top of the screen
- Press the Menu button
- Highlight Mute Audio Output and press the Enter button
- 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:
- With the device powered ON, press and hold the Page button for a few seconds
- When the new window appears, highlight Automotive and press the Enter button
- Press the Menu button twice
- 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.
- Make sure the setting for Voice Prompt on the right is set to either Guidance and Status or Route Guidance Only
- 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.