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Something you'll never read in CR (just like you'll never read that MLs are the only SUVs with car-friendly bumpers, in the event an accident):

On MB's NAV, if you want the voice louder, just turn up the volume while she's talking.

Or, press the "NAV Voice" button at any time and simlply adjust the volume while she's talking.

Compare this simple operation to the one described below about how to accomplish the same same thing for a diffeent NAV unit, according to what I read on another fourm:


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Not sure why BMW doesn't allow customer control of some of these items in a more user friendly setting. It is like the key memory should have a menu function that is user /customer controlled. What is their point in being so cryptic, particularly when the finctions need constant re-setting because of poorly written software that mysterioulsy changes the settings desired and originally programmed. Other hidden menus control the absolute NAV volume, the NAV computer and display, and audio hidden menus.

Here is one to set the absolute NAV volume. It works for me, but others have had probelms accessing it with these directions:

Setting Absolute NAV Volume

If you have tried adjusting the NAV volume by going to the Menu, Settings, NAV Volume, and it still isn't loud enough, Try this:

1. Turn on the Ignition to Position 1 (Accessory power).

2. Turn on the radio, and adjust the volume to a normal listening level.

3. Press the right round knob to clear the "Accept" legal page.

4. Go to Menu, Settings, NAV Volume, and press the right round button. Adjust the NAV volume to the maximum and see how loud the NAV wench is. Setting this now will also allow an easy way to check the new settings when we finish.

5. Turn the Ignition off, then turn back on all the way to Position 2 (Run) this time, but do not start the car.

6. Immediately Press and hold the rectangular "Select" button found on the right column of buttons. Hold for at least 15 seconds.

7. Briefly release the "Select" button and then press it again until the submenu Titled “SERVICE� comes up. Navigate this sub-menu by pressing the button under the "Select" button that has the < arrow and the > arrow on it. Please note that the country settings in the service sub-menu has no effect on the NAV, and changing it will not change feet to yards, or remove the “Accept� legal screen. It will change the radio band, and give you a Euro group of radio functions. FM works OK, but AM does not work at all. Pretty cool to play with if you dare.

8. Select TP-Volume. This setting has a value range of -9 to +9. Use the station/track selection buttons on the left column of buttons. The button labeled "1" makes the value less, "2" makes the value higher. I selected +9. You can alter this later if you don't like it. This setting establishes the NAV wench absolute volume.

9. You can also navigate to the speed-sensitive volume level by pressing the < or > arrows to get to the GAL selection. This item has a value of 1 - 6. Press the number button on the left-side column (1-6) that you want to set this at. I set it at 5. This produces a marked increase in volume at speed to compensate for increased road noise due to speed.

10. Turn Ignition off.

11. Turn Ignition back on to Position 1 (ACC).

12. NAV volume is probably still selected. Just adjust the right knob and see if you like the volume change in the NAV wench's voice. Also notice that it will completely mute the radio when the NAV wench is speaking if set at or near MAX. If you don't like anything, just follow the instructions and adjust to your preferences . . .

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