kenforum

I already set the navigation voice volume to the max (level 7) but it still is very low every time I use the navigation when I listen to radio with moderate volume. Is it just me or anyone has this problem too?

EXP_Cougar

I have mine at default and it seemed pretty loud. I don't think that I have tried with the radio yrt, though I did try while listening to Pandora and that came across fairly loud.

There's an option for the radio to auto adjust/compensate sound when driving... Perhaps try that?

mcomer

Work around for this... the left steering wheel spoke button "Mode" switches AM to FM to Sat to CD etc. when pressed briefly. When you hold it longer it triggers Mute or Pause depending on the source.
When the Nav chimes and/or begins speaking just press the Mode button long and mute your music.
If you then press the center console button "Map/Voice" she will repeat the instruction...repress Mode
and resume your entertainment.

Lubber

Awesome tip Mcomer. I learn tons from this forum.

RXOwner

I turn my volume all the way down and just use the visual cues.

go3Ds

Agree. Doubt very few have done this, or ever will, but should at least give it a try. Much more pleasant driving experience IMO using visual rather than he or she Nav person interrupting conversation or music, and nagging you when to turn, or have a fit if you don't turn. We have done visual only on our 2010, current 2013 and any day now 2016 RX's. Would have had 2016 already, but changed color choice and dealer at the last minute. Used to use volume back in the day of small portable GPS, but not needed with the large visual NAV screens of today, and especially the 2016's 12.3 inch. Also HUD nice for those who have it.

kenforum

I do agree that the drive could be more pleasent if no voice guidance interrupts. However, I think I personally would still prefer the voice to prompt me for directions because I can picture myself missing the direction if I look at the screen "at the wrong time"..I mean, how do you know when to look at the screen if you don't know how to get to the destination in the first place?

RXOwner

I will zoom the screen out a little bit and you will see when to start paying attention well ahead of time. Has not been a problem but everyone is different. We called the voice Mrs Cleaver from Leave it to Beaver. Depending on how old you are you might need to Google Leave it to Beaver.

Having choice is good.

lexnewbi

How do I adjust radio to mute when navigation voice is active or to compensate with higher volume?

My previous Acura would lower the volume of the radio when the navigation voice activated. Generally, I prefer to have the voice off, but when driving through a new area for the first time, it is good to hear the voice so I do not miss a turn. Ideally when setting a destination, it would be good to have the option of setting the voice on or off for that route.

kitlz

lexnewbi, check mcomer's instructions in post #3. Lexus for some reason dropped automatic muting of the stereo when navigation is active. It's been that way since the 3rd gen RX came out in 2009. The 2RX used to do it. And it had a tone before giving directions that reminded me of a flight attendant making an announcement.

satnav

Yeah Lexus went a bit backwards here i feel. i came from a 2010 and I had the option to have the Navi Speaker come from the Left or Center speaker. From the left speaker it would reduce the volume of music playing from that speaker so it was very clear. No idea why lexus removed this.

Also BMW, Audi, Merc also reduce audio volume in settings when the voice is speaking.... another strange Lexus quirk that they missed that would had $0 to implement...

satnav

I know this is old, but I noticed the nav volume is loud on the 2016 RX loaner I had recently. I think maybe the standard audio has louder nav voice then the ones with Mark Levinson.

kenrxlexus

New to Lexus!! Just purchased a new RX 450hL Luxury (2 days ago!) with most all available options, Cloudburst Gray with Caramel interior. We absolutely love the vehicle, the ride is smoothhhh. averaging 32.4 MPG on the first 200 miles. The vehicle seems smaller than it is and handles with unexpected tight steering, which I like.

I have a couple of questions that have come up in adjusting various settings and would request an expert's response, if possible.......
1) Voice directions when using navigation -- Is there a setting to MUTE audio, when navigation voice directions are announced? It seems that the navigation voice directions (and probably any voice direction) would trigger an audio MUTE. All other vehicles I have owned would do this. Also, how do I adjust voice direction volume? In my prior vehicles, I would simply turn up the volume as the voice direction is given. Not so with the RX.
2) Is there a way to adjust the ambient light intensity? They seem very weak, for me at least. Would like them a little stronger.

Many thanks for your assistance!

Rgds
Ken

toyotaman7

I have answer your first question since i don't use the embedded navi.

The ambient lights can not be adjusted. Unfortunately they are extremely dim.

JSracer

1), it use to be in the settings, volume or voice or something similar, from the home screen.