mute navigation when in a phonecall

[lfisher11]

I bought a 2008 Prius Option #6 2 weeks ago and so far everything is good. I am having the VAIS Ipod adapter and Coastal Tech stuff installed on Monday (so any suggestion with that would be helpful as well). The one problem I am having is when I make a phone call using the bluetooth feature, the telephone screen is displayed... but if also want to see the map and use my NAV i have to hit the map/voice button to get back to that screen. However, every time I hit that button while I am on the phone, my phone is completly muted (on my end and the other end so neither of us can hear anything) until the voice from the NAV finishes my next direction. I guess the voice button is meant to force the voice navigation and show the map, not just show the map. Is there any way around this? Can i make the map button only show the map instead of voicing the next direction? Please help!

[chrisspaulding]

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Welcome.
Yes, you can disable the voice guidance with a few touches on your nav screen - you should see the option next time you look.
Didn't want to get your hands dirty and romantically DIY the coastal tech stuff yourself? It's fun and satisfying!
What CT 'stuff' did you get?
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[lfisher11]

I fgured I'd try most of them... i got the ev mode, the door lock, the always on power up front and then of course the ultimate lockpick+. And no... didnt want to get my hands dirty

I have looked and cannot see whenre to mute that sound... could you tell me where to go?

[chrisspaulding]

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The only way to do it is to turn off your adaptive volume control - voice guidance.
This will stop the female voice from announcing route info every time you press the map button, but it will also mute ALL map turn by turn directions.

To do this:
When map screen is on, press the menu button(top right on MFD frame), choose volume, then choose turn off.
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[chrisspaulding]

Originally Posted by lfisher11

I fgured I'd try most of them... i got the ev mode, the door lock, the always on power up front and then of course the ultimate lockpick+. And no... didnt want to get my hands dirty

I have looked and cannot see whenre to mute that sound... could you tell me where to go?

Nice! You cleaned house on CT's 'stuff'! Would like to read your opinion on the door lock feature once installed. I considered it but didn't buy. The ultimate lockpick 3 rocks, for all it's features!
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[chrisspaulding]

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OK, one more quick post.

The EV is fun but only helpful if you really figure out the best way to use it, which is very short distances like parking lots, otherwise the amount of battery drain you cause will cancel out any mpg savings.
I also like EV for it's stealth effect. People look at you funny sometimes cuz your driving but it's silent.
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[eddiesudz]

Try this... next time you're on a call, press DEST, then MAP. This should get you back to the map screen without your phone being put in the MUTE mode. Hope it works for you. Does on my '07 w/NAV & Bluetooth.

[chrisspaulding]

Originally Posted by eddiesudz

Try this... next time you're on a call, press DEST, then MAP. This should get you back to the map screen without your phone being put in the MUTE mode. Hope it works for you. Does on my '07 w/NAV & Bluetooth.

I stand corrected. Guess there are two ways to do it. Good to know.
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[lfisher11]

That's what these forums are great for! Thanks... I'll try it this morning and let you know if it works or not. Regarding the EV mode... I have a PO box which is about one half mile away and I often go to check it. I thought it would be smart to keep the car in EV mode for that 2 minute drive to and from my house. Thats why I purchased that mod.

[chrisspaulding]

Originally Posted by lfisher11

That's what these forums are great for! Thanks... I'll try it this morning and let you know if it works or not. Regarding the EV mode... I have a PO box which is about one half mile away and I often go to check it. I thought it would be smart to keep the car in EV mode for that 2 minute drive to and from my house. Thats why I purchased that mod.

completing your round trip 'P.O. Box' run may take some clever EV and coasting, as that's about the battery drain distance too (then your ICE will kick on, recharge, and take back the mpg advantage you just gained)

But I think you can finagle it. Sounds like the perfect test of yours and the EV's skills! The challenge is to return home with 4+ bars left (imo)
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