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R1T Safety Guide
N O RTH AM ER I CA
J U N E 2 021
PT00238881-A

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  • Page 1 R1T Safety Guide N O RTH AM ER I CA J U N E 2 021 PT00238881-A...
  • Page 2 Rivian Automotive, LLC, its affiliates, or its licensors. Unless indicated otherwise, all trademarks are owned and registered by Rivian Automotive, LLC, its affiliates, or its licensors in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Status Indicators ............................4 Airbags (Supplemental Restraint System) ..................18 Head Restraints ............................31 Seat Belts ............................... 32 Child Seats ..............................41 Tires and Wheels ............................58 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ......................74 Reporting Safety Defects ........................80 Event Data Recorder ..........................83 High-Voltage Dangers ..........................

  • Page 4: Status Indicators

    If any of the “malfunction” or “system failure” lights stay on or appear after the initial function check, it may be unsafe to operate the vehicle, and the vehicle may not be drivable. Contact Rivian Service to have the vehicle inspected.
  • Page 5 Driver Display...
  • Page 6 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) System Malfunction Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Driver Display ABS isn’t working properly. Airbag Malfunction Active State: Solid Red Location: Driver Display Airbag system isn’t working properly. Automatic High Beams Active State: Solid Blue when on / Solid Gray when off Location: Driver Display High beam headlights will turn on and off automatically for oncoming traffic.
  • Page 7 Brake System Malfunction Active State: Solid Red Location: Driver Display Brake system isn’t working properly. Door Ajar Indication Active State: Solid Red Location: Driver Display One or more vehicle doors aren’t fully closed. When this indicator appears, an image shows which doors are open.
  • Page 8 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System On Active State: Flashing Yellow Location: Driver Display ESC system is on to provide traction and anti-skid support. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System Malfunction Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Driver Display ESC system isn’t working properly. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System Off Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Driver Display...
  • Page 9 Front Fog Lamps Active State: Solid Green Location: Driver Display Front fog lamps are on. High Beams Active State: Solid Blue Location: Driver Display High beam headlights are on. Hood Ajar Indication Active State: Solid Red Location: Driver Display Hood is not fully closed.
  • Page 10 Lighting Malfunction Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Driver Display One or more of these lights is out: Low Beams, High Beams, Turn Indicators, Rear Fogs, Front Fogs, Parking Lamps. Limited Performance Mode Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Driver Display Vehicle drive power is limited.
  • Page 11 Low Battery Warning Active State: Solid Yellow or Solid Red Location: Driver Display The battery’s State of Charge (SOC) is low: Yellow = 50 mi (80 km) remaining Red = 5–30 mi (10–50 km) remaining Low Beams Malfunction Active State: Flashing Green Location: Driver Display Low beam headlights aren’t working.
  • Page 12 Low Tire Pressure Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Driver Display One or more tires have low tire pressure. Marker Lamps Active State: Solid Green Location: Driver Display Vehicle lighting system is on, specifically marker lighting. Parking Brake On Active State: Solid Red Location: Driver Display Parking brake is on.
  • Page 13 Parking Brake System Malfunction Active State: Flashing Red Location: Driver Display External wiring malfunction to the electronic control unit for the parking brake. Passenger Airbag Off Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Center Display Passenger airbag system is disabled. Passenger Airbag On Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Center Display Passenger airbag system is on.
  • Page 14 PRND Active State: Solid (color varies depending on day or night mode) Location: Driver Display Indicates which gear the vehicle is in: P (Park), R (Reverse), D (Drive), N (Neutral). Rear Fog Lamps Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Driver Display Rear fog lamps are on.
  • Page 15 Seat Belt Reminder Active State: Solid or Flashing Red Location: Driver Display Driver seat belt isn’t fastened. System Failure Active State: Solid Red Location: Driver Display One or more system failures. Tailgate Open Active State: Solid Red Location: Driver Display Tailgate is not fully latched.
  • Page 16 Tire Pressure System (TPMS) Malfunction Active State: Flashing Yellow Location: Driver Display TPMS system isn’t working. Turn Indicators Active State: Flashing Green Location: Driver Display Turn signal is on in one direction (one flashing indicator), or hazard lights are on (both flashing simultaneously). Vehicle Hold Active State: Solid (color varies depending on day or night mode) Location: Driver Display...
  • Page 17 Windshield Defrost / Defog Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Center Display Windshield defrost/defog function is on. Windshield Washer Fluid Low Active State: Solid Yellow Location: Driver Display Windshield washer fluid is low.

  • Page 18: Airbags (Supplemental Restraint System)

    The airbags don’t require routine maintenance. If it is necessary to modify the airbag system for a person with disabilities, contact Rivian Service. The modification may affect the function of the advanced airbag system.
  • Page 19 • High voltage disconnect • Electrical wiring that interfaces with the airbag sensor, seat belts, pretensioners, and high-voltage system • Chassis stability control sensors If the airbag system has a fault, the Airbag Status indicator remains on. Contact Rivian Service for repair.
  • Page 20 How the Airbags Work The airbag system sensors detect when collision forces reach a certain threshold. If there is significant collision force, the airbags deploy instantly with a loud bang. Not all collisions deploy the airbags. For example, certain low speed collisions and rear collisions don’t deploy the airbags.
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  • Page 22 Airbag Locations Airbag inflators are positioned around passengers in the cabin. Airbag Inflator Description Front passenger knee airbag inflator Front passenger airbag inflator Side airbag inflator Roof rail airbag inflator Driver knee airbag inflator Driver airbag inflator Side airbag inflator Roof rail airbag inflator...
  • Page 24 Driver and Passenger Airbags The driver and passenger airbags perform the following functions:...
  • Page 25 Location Function Driver The driver and front passenger airbags help protect the head and and front torso from high-impact collisions. passenger airbags Driver The knee airbags work with the driver and front passenger airbags to and front help protect the lower bodies of the driver and front passenger. The passenger knee airbags also help position the driver and passenger to improve knee...
  • Page 26 Warnings Maintain Distance from Side and Roof Rail Airbags Passengers, including children, should not lean against or sleep on the side windows or doors, even if they are in a child restraint. The roof rail and side airbags need room to inflate and could cause severe injury or death if passengers are too close to the airbags.
  • Page 27 Objects Can Interfere with Airbags • Don’t place objects on or near the airbags. Objects in front of the airbags can cause serious injury if the airbags deploy in a severe collision. • Don’t mount equipment or place objects along the interior headliner or on the vertical pillars near the seat belts.
  • Page 28 Airbag Components May Be Hot After Deployment Some airbag system components, such as inflators, may be hot after airbags are deployed. To reduce the risk of injury, don’t touch the airbag system components after inflation.
  • Page 29 Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System This vehicle has a passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that disables the passenger airbag under certain conditions: • The front passenger seat is unoccupied • Lightweight objects such as a bag or backpack are on the seat •...
  • Page 30 The vehicle is equipped with a roof rail airbag on both the driver and passenger side. In the event of a rollover accident in which an airbag deploys, the Airbag Malfunction indicator lights up in the driver display. Contact Rivian Service to have the vehicle serviced.

  • Page 31: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Front Seat Head Restraints The driver’s seat and passenger seat are equipped with integrated head restraints. The integrated head restraints aren’t adjustable. Rear Seat Head Restraints The rear seats are equipped with integrated head restraints. The integrated head restraints aren’t adjustable.

  • Page 32: Seat Belts

    Seat Belts Adjust the seat to the proper position before operating the vehicle. Make sure the shoulder belt sits firmly across your chest and shoulder. Don’t operate the vehicle if there is a gap between the seat belt and your chest. To avoid risk of injury or death from sudden stops, collisions, or improper use, do the following: •...
  • Page 33 • Don’t tamper with or make modifications to the seat belt that will prevent it from taking up slack, such as using “comfort clips.” A slack seat belt could significantly reduce the effectiveness of the shoulder belt in an accident. •...
  • Page 34 • At the end of the warning period, the Seat Belt Reminder indicator stays on, and the system sounds a warning chime once the vehicle is traveling at a speed greater than 5 mph. • If the seat belt light stays on without an occupant in the seat, ensure that no heavy object is placed on the seat.
  • Page 35 Expectant Mothers The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not over the waist. The shoulder belt should be worn between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen.
  • Page 36 Fasten Seat Belts 1. Adjust the seat to an upright position. 2. Sit with your back and hips against the back of the seat. 3. Hold the tongue plate and pull the belt toward the buckle. NOTE Avoid twisting the seat belt, and avoid quick or jerky movements to prevent the belt from locking.
  • Page 38 The shoulder belt should pass over the middle of the shoulder and across the chest without touching the neck. The seat belts aren’t meant to be used with any tension-relieving devices, such as “comfort clips.” Wearing the belt in an improper position or introducing slack to the belt could significantly reduce its effectiveness in an accident.
  • Page 39 The seat belt pretensioners aren’t designed to activate in minor impacts. If the seat belt pretensioners have been activated or are malfunctioning so that the seat belts can’t retract or pull out, the airbag indicators will appear on the driver display. Contact Rivian Service for assistance or service.
  • Page 40 Use mild soap with water and a soft cloth to clean surface stains on the seat belt. Inspect the seat belts periodically for signs of damage, including wear and tear. Contact Rivian Service to schedule service for your seat belts. Don’t use bleach or other harsh substances to clean the belts because this can affect their strength and performance.

  • Page 41: Child Seats

    Child Seats • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires that infants and small children be seated in an approved and appropriate child seat at all times while the vehicle is in motion. • Properly secure the child seat before the vehicle is in motion, even if the child seat is unoccupied, because an unsecured child seat can injure passengers.
  • Page 42 • A Rivian ID (user profile) can automatically move the seat to a desired position. Ensure that the front seats maintain a safe and comfortable seating position for the occupants, but that it doesn’t impact the child seat or a child sitting directly behind.
  • Page 43 All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by the following: • Lap belts • Lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt • Lower and tether anchorages (LATCH/ISOFIX) Choose a Child Seat Children should be in the rear seats and properly restrained in a child or booster seat appropriate for their height and weight.
  • Page 44 Install a Child Seat Follow the state and seat manufacturer guidelines for whether to install the child seat rear or forward-facing. These rules are often based on the child’s age, height and weight. If a child seat can’t be installed securely in the rear-center seating position because of seat size, space limitations, or seat contours, install the child seat on either side position of the outboard seats near the windows.
  • Page 45 1. Position the child seat to face forward or rearward on the vehicle’s seat. IMPORTANT If a forward-facing child seat requires a top tether, latch the hook into the tether anchorage behind the seat and tighten the belt. 2. Run the vehicle’s seat belt through the belt path as instructed by the child seat manufacturer instructions.
  • Page 46 NOTE If installing a seat base that accompanies an infant bucket seat, you may need to clip the seat belt in place with the belt lock off as directed by the seat manufacturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate of the seat belt into the buckle until it clicks. 4.
  • Page 47 Install Child Seats with LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) or ISOFIX is a child seat installation option allowing child seats to be installed without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Instead, the child seats are secured to dedicated anchorage points on the vehicle seats.
  • Page 48 LATCH Seat Configuration The second-row seats come with three upper (tether) anchorages and four lower (bar) anchorages, two for each outboard seat.
  • Page 49 The lower anchorages are marked by this symbol: They are located between the seat cushion and seat back. The upper anchorages are marked by this symbol: They are located on the rear shelf directly behind the seats. 1. Position the child seat between the two lower bar LATCH anchorages corresponding to where you are installing the child seat.
  • Page 50 3. If your child seats come with tether belts, be sure to pull on the tethers to remove any slack, while pushing the child seat into the bottom and back cushions of the vehicle seat for a tight fit. 4. Attach the top tether hook to the appropriate top anchorage point and tighten the belt to...
  • Page 51 • Single-tether configuration: Route the top tether belt over the center of the head restraint. • Double-tether configuration: Route the two top tether belts to either side of the head restraint, wrapping the belts as close as possible to the head restraint without twisting them.
  • Page 52 Install the Lower Anchorage Guide This vehicle comes with sets of lower anchorage guides. These anchorage guides make the lower LATCH anchorage points more visible and hold open the cushions, letting you use less force to clip on the child seat lower anchorages. 1.
  • Page 53 NOTES • Ensure the anchorage guide is installed as shown, not upside-down. • To remove the anchorage guide, grip the square frame on both sides and pull it straight out. • Remove the anchorage guide before folding or flipping the seat.
  • Page 54 Install a Booster Seat 1. Position the booster seat in the front-facing position on the vehicle’s seat and place the child well back into the booster seat. 2. Run the vehicle’s seat belt through or around the booster seat and the child in accordance with the instructions that come with the booster seat.
  • Page 55 A high-positioned lap belt may increase the risk of injury to the abdomen, or the chance that the child may slide under the belt, in the event of a collision or sudden braking. Don’t allow children to wear the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. Remove a Secured Child Seat 1.
  • Page 56 NOTE For child seats installed with LATCH, reverse the procedures of LATCH installation to remove the seat. See the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for additional details. Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The Automatic Locking Retractor causes the seat belt to lock when pulled very quickly.
  • Page 57 Cancel ARL Restore the seat belt to normal function by unbuckling and retracting the seat belt fully. Cancel ALR when removing a child seat. NOTE ALRs are different from Emergency Locking Retractors (ELRs), which are designed to allow occupants to move freely once the seat belt is buckled, but lock up in the event of an accident.

  • Page 58: Tires And Wheels

    Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A. The U.S. Department of Transportation requires the following information: Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire...
  • Page 59 Traction – AA, A, B, and C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Tires marked C may have poor traction performance.
  • Page 60 The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A and B represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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  • Page 62 Tire Markings The following image describes tire markings for a typical tire. The positions of the tire markings may vary by tire manufacturer. 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 9 9 9 10 10 10 6 6 6 11 11 11...
  • Page 63 Item Description Passenger tire Nominal width in millimeters, measured from the outer edges of the sidewall. Nominal aspect ratio (%). This describes the height of the tire expressed as a percentage of the tire width. Internal construction. The R indicates a radial ply tire. Rim diameter in inches Load index Speed symbol...
  • Page 64 Glossary of Tire Terminology Item Description The combined weight of factory-installed equipment (in Accessory weight excess of standard items which may be replaced). The part of the tire next to the rim, constructed of steel Bead wires that are wrapped or reinforced by ply cords. Bead separation A breakdown of the bond between bead components.
  • Page 65 Item Description Cord The strands that form the plies in the tire. The parting of cords between adjacent rubber Cord separation compounds. The weight of the vehicle with standard equipment and Curb weight properly filled fluids. Groove The space between two adjacent tire tread ribs. The layers that form the inside surface of a tubeless tire Inner liner containing the inflating medium.
  • Page 66 Item Description The maximum load for a tire at the maximum permissible Load rating inflation pressure. Maximum inflation The maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure. pressure Maximum load The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible cold rating tire inflation pressure.
  • Page 67 Radial ply tire the beads and are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the tread centerline. The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by Rivian Recommended Automotive, LLC. This information is printed on the tire inflation pressure placard on the inside of the door pillar.
  • Page 68 Item Description The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewall Section width of an inflated tire. The distance excludes elevations from labeling, decoration, or protective bands. Sidewall The section of the tire between the tread and the bead. The label that is permanently attached to the inside of the Tire placard door pillar that describes the original equipment tire sizes, recommended inflation pressures, and loading capacity.
  • Page 69 Tire Care Check the inflation pressure of the tires, including the spare tire (if equipped), monthly with an accurate tire pressure gauge. The recommended cold inflation pressures are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label on the driver’s door pillar. Load Capacity The Tire and Loading Information label is on the driver’s door pillar.
  • Page 71 Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
  • Page 72 NOTES • Trailer loads are transferred to the vehicle and must be included when calculating cargo capacity. • The R1T can tow up to 11,000 lbs (4989 kg). Range is affected by towing. Hauling 11,000 lbs (4989 kg) will significantly reduce range. •...
  • Page 73 Tire Inflator Kit Vehicles without an included spare tire or off-road package are equipped with an inflator and sealant kit. Certain vehicles come with either a full-size spare tire or a temporary spare tire, a jack, and other service tools. Wheel Size Tire Size 20”...

  • Page 74: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System The vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display. If one of the tires is significantly under-inflated, a low tire pressure indicator appears on the driver display. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
  • Page 75 NOTE The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. TPMS Malfunction Indicator The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
  • Page 76 TPMS Sensor Automatic Learning Process The vehicle is equipped with TPMS sensors in the valve stem of each wheel. When you start driving, the sensors automatically connect to the TPMS module and begin the automatic learning process, which takes less than 10 minutes. After the learning process is complete, the TPMS sensor transmits the pressure values for each of the front and rear tires to the in-vehicle displays.
  • Page 77 NOTES • Replace the valve stem cap to prevent dirt from entering the valve and damaging the TPMS sensor. • If the tire is warm, fill the tire to 4 psi (27 kPa) above the recommended cold tire placard pressure because the tire pressure decreases when the tire cools.
  • Page 78 An under-inflated tire may fail, causing a sudden loss of vehicle control, which may result in personal injury or death.
  • Page 79 The Rivian-supplied tire sealant should only be used for roadside emergencies. After using the tire sealant to repair a flat tire, contact Rivian Service as soon as possible to replace the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor. • Don’t use the Tire Pressure Monitoring System as a pressure gauge for filling the tires.

  • Page 80: Reporting Safety Defects

    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Rivian. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
  • Page 81 Contact National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Call Write Vehicle Safety Hotline (toll-free): Administrator 1-888-327-4236 NHTSA TTY: 1-800-424-9153 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20590 Website You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from this website: http://www.safercar.gov...
  • Page 82 Reporting Safety Defects in Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada in addition to notifying Rivian. Contact Transport Canada Call 1-819-994-3328 Toll-free in Canada only: 1-800-333-0510 Website: https://tc.canada.ca...

  • Page 83: Event Data Recorder

    Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.
  • Page 84 NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions, and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

  • Page 85: High-Voltage Dangers

    You could be electrocuted, seriously injured, or die if you attempt to perform your own service or repair on high- voltage systems. Rivian vehicles contain lithium-ion battery packs, extremely high-voltage cables (400-450 volt), electrical outlet cables (110 volt), traditional car batteries (12 volt), compressed gas, and triggering devices.
  • Page 86 Rivian-authorized service center, mobile service vehicle, or repair facility. However, if you choose to do your own service or repair work, visit Rivian’s website to purchase a Service Manual subscription. Service and repair of high-voltage systems should only be performed by a trained technician with the proper knowledge and tools.

  • Page 87: State-Specific Disclaimers

    State-Specific Disclaimers California Passenger and Off-Highway Motor Vehicles Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 88: Customer Service

    Customer Engagement Center Roadside Assistance 24/7 8 AM–8 PM (Central) Mon–Fri (844) RIVIAN4 / (844) 748-4264 (888) RIVIAN1 / (888) 748-4261 customerservice@rivian.com rivian.com Support Center and Chat Insurance Service 24/7 (888) RIVIAN8 / (888) 748-4268 (855) RIVIAN5 / (855) 748-4265...

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