So, this is the first thing I did when I got my Prius home from the dealer. I can’t stand the annoying “dump-truck” reverse beep in this car. Luckily there is a way to turn this beep off. So lets get right to it.
Disabling the Reverse beep
Turn your car either on or to “IG-ON” mode (IG-ON is pressing the power button twice while your foot isn’t on the brake)
Next cycle through the ODO button (if your car is already displaying ODO you just have to hit it 3 times TripA,TripB,ODO)
Turn off the car
Now while applying pressure to the brake hit the power button (aka start your car)
Within 6 seconds after starting push and hold ODO button for 15 seconds
After 15 seconds have passed while still holding the ODO button shift from P to R, then back to P.
Let go of ODO button
On trip display you’ll see either “b-on” or “b-off” we want b-off.
Press the ODO button until you see the display reading “b-off”
Power off the car
Congrats, you’ve successfully disabled the “dump-truck” beep from your toyota prius!
Note** If you disconnect your 12v battery anytime after doing this procedure the car may reset itself and turn the reverse beep back on. Simply go through the steps again.
Disable the Seatbelt Beep
If you’ve ever put anything heavy in the passenger seat you’ll know what I mean by “annoying seatbelt beep”. The procedure to disable the seatbelt beep is the same as the reverse beep except for one step.
When you get to the step where you would start the shifting process substitute that with the buckling/unbuckling of the appropriate seat. Also, you must have someone or yourself seated in the passenger seat while disabling the passenger seat.
Following these simple steps should result in successfully disabling those annoying beeps that your Prius has.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the procedure please leave a comment below!
13 Comments
June 5, 2007 at 4:19 pm
congrats on your 07 gray prius! I was looking for a gray one but settled for black. Do you know how to enable the GPS controls while in motion? The instructions I’ve found online seem to work only on 2004-2005 models.
June 5, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Hey Brando,
Black was originally my first choice, then I went with Gray when I saw it, haha. As far as disabling the Nav system while in motion, I only know of one way to do it in a 2007. If you go to http://www.coastaletech.com/LOCKPICK_MAIN.htm and scroll down the page you’ll see different “lock-pick” options that you can install on your prius. Although the site looks maybe a tad shady or unprofessional, it is a legitimate site so don’t be worried. Also, once you click on on of the options it will show you a video demo of it in use as well. All “mods” come with picture instructions.
Make sure you look over all the options and get the one you want. Personally, I am going to get the “Ultimate Lockpick 3 w/ Address Entry” once I scour up enough money, as the mods are fairly $$$.
Warning** CoastalTech is known for poor customer service or e-mail replies. However, they have never been known to not send a quality product. Some products ordered may need to be made by CoastalTech and may take many weeks to be shipped.
June 27, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Will this void any warranty? How do you get the beeps to start working again?
June 28, 2007 at 1:37 am
No this will NOT void your warranty, as you can disable the beeps from within the car with no added parts or wires, etc.
If you wanted to turn them back on, you would use the same process as above, only toggle to b-on versus b-off.
But as stated above, no warranty issues here since you aren’t risking compromising any part of the car.
July 12, 2007 at 1:55 pm
Kurt,
Great site!
Will the LockPick 3 void the Toyota warranty?
Thanks.
July 12, 2007 at 4:21 pm
Pete,
I don’t believe the LockPick3 will void the warranty. I don’t have the product, so I don’t know exactly how you install it, but from what I’ve read it sounds like you basically install something at the navigation unit under the driver’s seat. I would think that this does NOT void the warranty. And if you did end up having a problem I think it would be very easy to uninstall if necessary.
July 23, 2007 at 11:38 pm
Thanks for publishing this info. Those beeps, especially the reverse beep are so dreadfully annoying. If people outside the car can’t hear the beep then what’s the bloody use?
You should publish the info for overriding the greyed out button on the Nav while driving. I think safety is important, but the passenger should be able to fully use the computer while driving.
July 24, 2007 at 1:30 am
You’re welcome quixotequest. And as far as the Nav lockout goes, I don’t believe the override function is the same on 2007s. I tried to do it on my car and it didn’t work.
November 19, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Hi Curt,
Thanks so much for that walkthrough, worked like a charm on my 2006.
March 6, 2008 at 3:58 am
Anybody know if this works on a 2008 European Prius?
July 23, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Thank you Thank you Thank you….Those beeps have been driving me crazy… and I agree…if it can’t be heard on the outside…. (where it should beep),… then BE GONE foul beep…
August 12, 2008 at 2:04 pm
I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you down the road!
August 27, 2008 at 1:34 am
I installed the NAV kit from coastaletech on my ‘05 Prius. Press a release latch and pull out a large plug from a socket under your seat, put their plug and socket in between your pair. That’s it. (Sort of like adding an extension cord to a lamp.) To remove, just take their stuff out and put your plug back in its original socket. Having all the NAV functions available to the passenger while moving can be very handy.
The ’stealth’ switch installation (also coastaletech) is OK if you’re handy, but if you’re ham-handed, have someone else do it (it can even be a teenager — it’s not difficult, just a little dainty). Takes about 15 minutes, mostly to empty your lower glovebox and pop off some plastic covers. Their photos are pretty good. The plug and socket you’ll pull apart here are more delicate, and putting their pin/connector into the specified empty hole may go easier if you probe inside the hole first with a jeweler’s screwdriver (Radio Shack) or similar — the pin will slip in easily if all the plastic flash is out of the way.
You’re right about their email response and phone skills, but their stuff is clearly top-shelf and very well made. I’ve done a lot of electronics work for many years and their stuff is among the best I’ve ever seen. It took a while to get my order, but I’d buy from them again without any hesitation. And they threw in a little something special for making me wait. It’s a family business, and they’re actually friendly and nice.
Besides, they’re the only game in town; nobody else sells the stuff they have.