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C A N A D A
JANUARY 8, 2024
R1T
Owner's Guide
SOFTWARE VERSION 2023.50.x

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  • Page 1 C A N A D A JANUARY 8, 2024 Owner’s Guide SOFTWARE VERSION 2023.50.x...
  • Page 2 © 2021-2024 Rivian Automotive, LLC. All rights reserved. All information in this document and all Rivian software is subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights of Rivian Automotive, LLC, its affiliates or its licensors. This material may not be modified, reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Rivian Automotive, LLC, its affiliates or its licensors.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Power Outlets Overview Accessory Power Software Updates Vehicle Software Update Key Fob Software Update Access and Safety Rivian Account About Your Rivian Account Driver Profile Settings Vehicle Access Keys Proximity Locking Lock and Unlock on the Centre Display Theft Protection...
  • Page 4 Seat Climate Control Seat Belts Head Restraints Child Seats Airbags About Airbags Airbag System Status How the Airbags Work Airbag Locations Deployed Airbags Driver and Passenger Airbags Passenger Seat Airbags Windows Open or Close Windows Sun Visors Toll Devices Mirrors Side Mirrors Rear-View Mirror Tires and Wheels...
  • Page 5 Pet Comfort About Pet Comfort Centre Display Rivian Mobile App Climate Schedule About Climate Schedules Set Up a Climate Schedule Change a Climate Schedule Remove a Climate Schedule Phone and Media Phone Bluetooth Pairing Phone Call Smartphone Integration Rivian Mobile App...
  • Page 6 Thumb Controls Driving Controls Status Indicators Power Gauge Vehicle Hold Emergency Deceleration Electronic Stability Control Display Screens Centre Display Driver Display Rear Display Drive Modes On-Road Drive Modes Off-Road Drive Modes Stability Ride Feel Brake Regen Hold Ride Height Gauge View Navigation Overview Charging Stops...
  • Page 7 About Driver+ Driver+ Sensors and Cameras Driving Assist Settings and Safety Information Adaptive Cruise Control Highway Assist Curve Speed Assist Lane Safety Settings and Safety Information Lane departure warning Lane Keeping Assist Blind Spot Warning Collision  Mitigation Settings and Safety Information Forward collision warning Automatic Emergency Braking Dynamic Brake Support...
  • Page 8 Parts Diagram Attach or Remove an Adapter Charging User Maintenance Instructions Moving and Storage Installation Instructions Troubleshoot the Portable Charger Specifications Storage and Security Interior Storage Centre Console Storage Drawer Rear Seat Armrest Door Pockets Seat-Back Pockets Under-Seat Storage Exterior Storage Protect Your Gear Front Trunk Spare Tire Compartment...
  • Page 9 Inflate Tires and Adventure Gear Field Kit About the Field Kit First-Aid Kit About the First-Aid Kit Rivian Torch Use the Rivian Torch Torch Settings Charge the Torch Replace the Battery Charging Compartment 21  inch Road Wheel Centre Cap Remove the Aerodynamic Wheel Cover...
  • Page 10 Tire Change Prepare the Vehicle Prepare the Spare Tire Lift the Vehicle with the Tire Service Kit Remove and Replace a Wheel Lift the Vehicle with a Non-Rivian Jack Flat Tire Repair Seal a Flat Tire Troubleshooting and Help Troubleshooting Restart Jump-Start the 12 ...
  • Page 11 Overheating System Failures Roadside Assistance Transport the Vehicle Help Emergency SOS Legal and Reference Legal Certification Conformity ISED (IC) Statement Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Event Data Recorder Data and Privacy Clear Settings Odometer Disclosure Reporting Safety Defects in Canada Customer Service...

  • Page 12: Vehicle Overview

    Vehicle Overview INTRODUCTION Symbols Used in Owner’s Guide The following are the meanings of symbols used in the Owner’s Guide. DANGER Risk of electrocution or electric shock DANGER Risk of major injury such as   fire   chemical or poison  ...

  • Page 13: High-Voltage Dangers

    High-voltage cable or wiring has an orange covering. Don’t probe, tamper with, cut, or modify high-voltage cables or wiring. Always assume the vehicle is energized. Rivian strongly recommends that you have all service and repair work done at a Rivian-authorized service centre, repair facility or by a mobile service vehicle.

  • Page 14: Exterior Overview

    VEHICLE OVERVIEW EXTERIOR OVERVIEW Front and Rear Exterior View Item Description Front camera Ultrasonic sensors Front trunk Front trunk button (hidden) Front surround view camera Front radar sensor Towing receiver hitch Corner radars Tailgate Truck bed camera Rear surround view camera...

  • Page 15: Truck Bed Exterior View

    All vehicles ship with licence plate brackets installed on the rear, and installed on the front by request. If your vehicle does not have a front licence plate bracket installed, and you would like one, please contact Rivian. CAUTION Installation of a front licence plate bracket requires the use of special tools and fasteners. We do not recommend installing the bracket yourself as improper installation can cause damage to the vehicle.

  • Page 16: Driver's Side Exterior View

    VEHICLE OVERVIEW Driver’s Side Exterior View Item Description Charge port door Charge port door sensor Surround view camera Door handle / key card reader Gear Tunnel Front and Rear Lights...
  • Page 17 VEHICLE OVERVIEW Item Name Description Headlights Lights at the front of vehicle cast a wide beam so you can see the road, objects and pedestrians at night. Centre light The light bars at the front and rear of the vehicle indicate the charging bars status.

  • Page 18: Side Lights

    VEHICLE OVERVIEW Side Lights...
  • Page 19 Entry lights Side mirrors project the Rivian Compass logo to light the ground when you unlock the vehicle. Note the following:   If enabled, the Entry Lights setting turns the entry lights on when you unlock the vehicle.

  • Page 20: Truck Bed Lights

    VEHICLE OVERVIEW Item Name Description Hazard lights Amber front and red rear turn signals flash at the same time to alert other drivers of a hazard or emergency. In the event of an emergency or malfunction, press the Hazard Lights button on the overhead console to turn on the hazard lights and alert surrounding vehicles.
  • Page 21   The timer expires after 10 minutes.   Lock the vehicle from the Rivian mobile app, or double press the lock button on the key fob. NOTES   After the truck bed lights turn off, you have 30 seconds to turn them on again while the vehicle is locked: ...

  • Page 22: Interior Overview

    VEHICLE OVERVIEW INTERIOR OVERVIEW Interior Front View Item Description Driver display Centre display Window controls Vents Accelerator pedal Brake pedal Drive stalk Lights stalk Thumb controls Interior door handles...

  • Page 23: Interior Rear View

    VEHICLE OVERVIEW Interior Rear View Item Description Power outlet USB-C outlets Rear display Rear vents Centre console Door handles Window controls POWER OUTLETS Power Outlets Overview The following power outlets are available in the vehicle:   12  V   120  V  ...
  • Page 24   Don’t let objects obstruct any outlets being used.   If you use a powered device not supplied by Rivian, turn off and unplug the 120  V outlet before you close the Gear Tunnel doors.   Objects in the Gear Tunnel may shift as you drive. Use caution when opening the Gear Tunnel...

  • Page 25: Accessory Power

    VEHICLE OVERVIEW Item Power State Outlet 120  V Power is off by default. After you turn them on from the Energy menu on the centre display, they all remain on. 12  V Power is always on when the vehicle is awake. CAUTION  ...

  • Page 26: Software Updates

    VEHICLE OVERVIEW   1. Choose Energy from the app tray at the bottom of the centre display and then choose Outlets.   2. Set the timer.   3. Choose Turn On Outlets. The outlets automatically turn off when the timer ends or the battery range is very low. NOTE The 12 ...

  • Page 27: Key Fob Software Update

    VEHICLE OVERVIEW The vehicle won’t update the software if the Vehicle Shipping or Tire Change mode is turned on, or if the vehicle is levelling itself. Storage access, locking and security features are unavailable while the vehicle updates the software. If the vehicle doesn’t install the software update, check the centre display for additional information.

  • Page 28: Access And Safety

    Access and Safety RIVIAN ACCOUNT About Your Rivian Account Use your Rivian account to do the following:   Add authorized drivers.   Assign keys to drivers.   Personalize driver seat position, steering wheel, mirror and media presets. Driver Profile Settings You can save driver’s seat, steering wheel, and side mirror positions in your driver profile on the centre display.

  • Page 29: Vehicle Access

    ACCESS AND SAFETY VEHICLE ACCESS Keys ABOUT KEYS Use any of the following keys to lock or unlock the vehicle—key fob, key card, key band, or phone key. You can also use the lock icons in the centre display to lock or unlock the vehicle or to check lock status. NOTES  ...
  • Page 30 ACCESS AND SAFETY Number Description Button Sequence Function Front Trunk Double press Open or close the front trunk.     Press, then Single press to pause the front double press trunk when in motion. Double press to change direction. Tailgate Double press Open the tailgate.
  • Page 31 NOTE The card reader is located on the interior driver door’s trim and isn’t marked. PHONE KEY To use your phone to lock or unlock the vehicle, select Lock or Unlock in the Rivian mobile app.

  • Page 32: Proximity Locking

    ACCESS AND SAFETY NOTE You can pair up to four Bluetooth ® Low Energy smartphones with the vehicle. See Rivian Mobile App instructions. Proximity Locking Proximity Locking automatically locks or unlocks the vehicle when you are nearby with a key fob or phone key.

  • Page 33: Theft Protection

    ACCESS AND SAFETY Icon Status All doors are locked. One or more doors are unlocked. All doors are unlocked. Theft Protection The vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer that helps prevent vehicle theft. WARNING Don’t leave the vehicle unattended and unlocked with your key fob, key card, key band or phone key inside.
  • Page 34 ACCESS AND SAFETY KEY CARD OR KEY BAND Enter or Exit Requirements Immobilizer Status   Active entry Key card or key band is authenticated. The system turns off the immobilizer and the driver can operate the vehicle.   Driver is seated in the driver’s  seat.  ...

  • Page 35: Doors

    ACCESS AND SAFETY Doors EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES When you unlock the vehicle, the exterior door handles emerge. Pull the handle to open the door. NOTE Exterior handles retract and lock when you drive the vehicle. INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES   Pull the grab handle on a door to close the door.  ...
  • Page 36 A notification appears if the seat or steering wheel is not calibrated. If they are not calibrated, the Roomy Entry and Exit setting and automatic driving position adjustments will not be available. Contact Rivian Service to get the seat or steering wheel calibrated.

  • Page 37: Kneel Vehicle

    ACCESS AND SAFETY   7. After completing the set-up, a toggle switch and Change Position and Forget Position buttons appear. Button Description Toggle switch Enables or disables your roomy entry and exit position. Change Position Make changes to your already saved steering wheel and seat positions. Forget Position Removes your saved position and turns off roomy entry and exit.

  • Page 38: Child Locks

    ACCESS AND SAFETY NOTES   While lowering to Kneel, press the right steering wheel thumb control button to cancel the lowering and return to your previous ride height.   Opening a door while lowering to Kneel pauses lowering temporarily. Lowering to kneel continues after the door is closed.

  • Page 39: Garages

    ACCESS AND SAFETY   4. Replace the rubber circle over the child lock by firmly pushing it back into place. DISENGAGE CHILD LOCKS Manually disengage the child locks so that passengers can open the rear vehicle doors from the inside.  ...
  • Page 40 ACCESS AND SAFETY   3. Choose the (+) button to add a garage.   4. Follow the instructions on the screen to add the garage. NOTES   For some garage pairings, you may need the following:   Access to the installed garage door opener hardware unit  ...

  • Page 41: Seating

    ACCESS AND SAFETY RENAME A GARAGE   1. Choose the Garages button in the status bar at the top of the centre display.   2. Choose the Settings button to open the Garages page.   3. Choose > to the right of the garage name.  ...

  • Page 42: Seat Climate Control

    ACCESS AND SAFETY Item Description Slide, lift and tilt control Recline control Lumbar support adjustment Seat Climate Control The driver’s seat, front passenger seat, left rear seat and right rear seat can heat. Ventilation may also be included. Refer to Use Seat Climate Control Seat Belts FASTEN SEAT BELTS...
  • Page 43 ACCESS AND SAFETY   5. Adjust the lap belt to be as low as possible on the hips.   6. Press and hold the shoulder anchor button and slide it up or down to adjust the shoulder belt height. WARNING The shoulder belt should pass over the middle of the shoulder and across the chest without touching the neck.

  • Page 44: Expectant Mothers

    Contact Rivian Service for assistance or service.   CAUTION Modifications or front-end attachments to the vehicle, such as bars, winches or snow plows, may affect seat belt pretensioner sensors. Don’t modify the vehicle with parts not approved by Rivian.

  • Page 45: Seat Belt Maintenance

    Have a service professional routinely inspect all seat belt parts. In case of an accident, we recommend taking the vehicle to a Rivian certified collision centre for a safety inspection. In some cases, seat belt parts in use during an accident may need to be replaced, even if there isn’t any visible damage.
  • Page 46 ACCESS AND SAFETY To lower the head restraint, push the button at the bottom of the left head restraint rod while pushing down on the top of the head restraint. DANGER Lift the rear centre seat head restraint into its locked position before a passenger occupies the seat to help minimize the risk of injuries (including injuries of the neck) in the event of a crash.
  • Page 47 ACCESS AND SAFETY CAUTION Removal and reinstallation of the rear outboard seat head restraints should only be performed by qualified service personnel.   To reinstall the head restraint, align the rods with the holes at the top of the seat and push the top of the head restraint all the way down until it locks in place.

  • Page 48: Child Seats

    WARNING   You can use your Rivian account (user profile) to automatically move the driver’s seat to a desired position. However, ensure that the front seats are a safe and comfortable distance from a child seat or a child sitting directly behind them in the second row.
  • Page 49 ACCESS AND SAFETY INSTALL A CHILD SEAT Follow the guidelines of the seat manufacturer and the guidelines of your province or territory for whether to install the child seat in a rear- or forward-facing position. 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-centre seating position due to seat size, space limitations or seat contours, install the child seat on either side of the outboard seats near the windows.
  • Page 50 ACCESS AND SAFETY INSTALL A CHILD SEAT WITH LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) or ISOFIX is a child seat installation option that allows you to install child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Instead, the child seats are secured to dedicated anchorage points on the vehicle seats.
  • Page 51 ACCESS AND SAFETY NOTES   Ensure that 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. Install the Seat  ...
  • Page 52 ACCESS AND SAFETY   SINGLE TETHER Route the top tether belt over the centre of the head restraint. DOUBLE TETHER 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. INSTALL A BOOSTER SEAT  ...

  • Page 53: Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr)

    Failure to use seat belts increases the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash. 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 54: Airbag System Status

      Chassis stability control sensors If the airbag system has a fault, the Airbag Status indicator remains on. Contact Rivian Service for repair. How the Airbags Work The airbag system sensors detect the severity of a crash when the crash conditions reach a certain threshold.

  • Page 55: Airbag Locations

    ACCESS AND SAFETY 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 56: Deployed Airbags

    The vehicle has a roof-rail airbag on both the driver side and passenger side. If a front or roof rail airbag deploys due to a rollover accident, the Airbag Malfunction indicator lights up in the driver display. Contact Rivian Service to have the vehicle serviced. Driver and Passenger Airbags...
  • Page 57 ACCESS AND SAFETY WARNINGS Maintain Distance from Side and Roof Rail Airbags DANGER 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 58: Passenger Seat Airbags

    ACCESS AND SAFETY Passenger Seat Airbags 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 59: Sun Visors

    ACCESS AND SAFETY Sun Visors Adjust the sun visors in the following ways:   Flip up or down   Rotate outward or inward   Telescope or slide With the sun visor in the down position, flip open the cover to use the illuminated vanity mirror. Toll Devices To determine where to place a toll device—such as a sticker or transponder—in the vehicle, follow instructions provided by the toll collection company.
  • Page 60 ACCESS AND SAFETY Item Control Function Thumb control Tilt mirror up or down Thumb control up Tilt mirror up Thumb control down Tilt mirror down Left thumb control button Move mirror left Right thumb control button Move mirror right SIDE MIRROR FEATURES Automatically Fold Side Mirrors The side mirrors automatically fold and unfold based on user preferences when you approach with a key.

  • Page 61: Rear-View Mirror

    ACCESS AND SAFETY Tint Control Side mirrors automatically tint at night in response to the ambient lighting sensors in the rear-view mirror. Side mirrors also tint when the rear-view mirror’s sensors detect more light from the rear of the vehicle. Go to Settings ...

  • Page 62: Load Capacity

    ACCESS AND SAFETY NOTES   View the tire pressures on the driver display. On the left side of the steering wheel, long-press either thumb control button to cycle through the efficiency graph, tire pressure displays, and navigation map.   Inflate the tires with the optional onboard compressor.

  • Page 63: Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit

    ACCESS AND SAFETY 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 64: Snow Traction Devices

    ACCESS AND SAFETY WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. Temperature — A, B and C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

  • Page 65: Tire Markings

    ACCESS AND SAFETY Tire Markings The following image describes tire markings for a typical tire. The positions of the tire markings may vary by tire manufacturer. Item Description Tire type. A "P"  marking indicates a passenger tire. An "HL"  marking indicates a high load tire. Nominal width in millimetres, measured from the outer edges of the ...
  • Page 66 ACCESS AND SAFETY Term Definition Bead The part of the tire next to the rim, constructed of steel wires that are wrapped or reinforced by ply cords Bead separation A breakdown of the bond between bead components Bias ply tire A pneumatic tire constructed of ply cords laid at alternate angles that are substantially less than 90 ...

  • Page 67: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    A pneumatic tire that contains ply cords that extend to the beads and are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90  degrees to the tread centreline Recommended inflation The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by Rivian. This information is printed pressure on the tire placard on the inside of the door pillar.

  • Page 68: Tpms Malfunction Indicator

    ACCESS AND SAFETY Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. 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 underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
  • Page 69 Don’t use the Tire Pressure Monitoring System as a pressure gauge when you fill the tires.   The Tire Pressure Monitoring System isn’t designed for aftermarket wheels.   If you replace the tires, use the same size and style as the tires provided by  Rivian.

  • Page 70: Climate

    Settings from the menu on the centre display. Control the climate in the rear cabin with the centre or rear display. To turn on climate preconditioning or set the temperature before you enter the vehicle, use the Rivian mobile app.

  • Page 71: Centre Display Controls

    CLIMATE NOTE While parked, the vehicle may make sounds during any of these conditions:   Climate preconditioning   Vehicle charging   Installation of a software update   Battery conditioning (heating or cooling) in extreme weather   Protection of the displays or vehicle against overheating Centre Display Controls The table below describes the primary climate controls that appear at the bottom of the centre display.
  • Page 72 CLIMATE ADDITIONAL CLIMATE CONTROLS The Fan button offers additional climate controls, described in the table below. Icon Name Description Climate power Turn on power to the climate controls for the front and rear of the cabin. NOTE If you turn off Climate Power, it doesn’t affect the seats or steering wheel. Pet Comfort Pet Comfort to maintain the cabin temperature for pets after you leave...
  • Page 73 CLIMATE Icon Name Description Cooling air The vents blow cooling air. Cabin The vents blow air at the cabin temperature. (The air won’t be heated or temperature cooled.) Front Turn on the front windshield vent. If the temperature settings of the driver- windshield side and front passenger-side zones differ, the front windshield vent blows vent...
  • Page 74 CLIMATE Icon Name Description Heat seat Heat the seat. Select from three levels of heat. Ventilate seat Ventilate the seat. A ventilated seat recirculates the in-cabin air. Select from three levels of air ventilation. Heating, Turn on Heating, Cooling and Conditioning to have the vehicle heat or cooling and cool the air, based on the temperature you specify.

  • Page 75: Rear Cabin Controls

    CLIMATE Rear Cabin Controls The Fan button offers climate controls for the rear cabin, described in the table below. Icon Name Description Climate Turn on power to the climate controls for the front and rear of the cabin. power NOTE If you turn off Climate Power, it doesn’t affect the seats or steering wheel.

  • Page 76: Rear Display Controls

    At the bottom of the centre display, choose the Fan button Icon Name Description Heat steering Heat the steering wheel for a limited time. wheel To heat the steering wheel before you enter the vehicle, use the Rivian mobile app.

  • Page 77: Window Defrost

    Rear Defrost button at the bottom of the centre display. To defrost or defog before you enter the vehicle, use the Rivian mobile app. DEFROST OR DEFOG THE WINDSHIELD The vehicle offers the following defrost or defog options: Icon...

  • Page 78: Seat Climate Control

    The driver, front passenger, and left and right rear seats can heat. The driver and front passenger seats can ventilate. Item Description Driver seat Front passenger seat Left rear seat Right rear seat To heat or ventilate seats before you enter the vehicle, use the Rivian mobile app.

  • Page 79: Front Seat Climates

    CLIMATE NOTES   If a seat is set to the highest level of heat, the vehicle automatically lowers it to the middle level of heat after 30  minutes.   If a seat is set to the middle level of heat, the vehicle automatically lowers it to the lowest level of heat after 1 ...

  • Page 80: Pet Comfort

    You must turn off Pet Comfort before you start any software updates. Rivian Mobile App Use the Rivian mobile app to monitor Pet Comfort when you’re away from your vehicle. The app displays the Pet Comfort screen with the current cabin temperature on your phone.

  • Page 81: Climate Schedule

    A Climate Schedule allows the vehicle to prepare cabin climate conditions prior to the travel departure time on the days that you specify. Use the Climate Schedule panel on the centre display or in the Rivian mobile app to create schedules, manage them, and turn schedules on or off.

  • Page 82: Change A Climate Schedule

    CLIMATE   7. For the cabin, you have the following options:   Decrease the temperature:  Choose Decrease Temperature   Increase the temperature:  Choose Increase Temperature   Defrost:  Choose Defrost to defrost the front windshield, rear window, and side mirrors.   8. For the surfaces, you have the following options:  ...

  • Page 83: Phone And Media

    Phone and Media PHONE Bluetooth Pairing ® Your vehicle uses Bluetooth to connect to phones. CONNECT TO A PHONE VIA BLUETOOTH To pair your phone with your vehicle:   1. Choose Bluetooth to enable the vehicle to search for available phones.  ...
  • Page 84 PHONE AND MEDIA   Keypad:  Choose the Keypad icon to display a keypad and dial a phone number. As you dial a phone number, contacts may appear. You can choose a contact to call. During an active call, you can choose Add Call and dial a phone number to add another call. NOTES  ...

  • Page 85: Smartphone Integration

    PHONE AND MEDIA Icon Name Description End Call on Centre display:  If you have two active calls and an incoming call, end the call Hold and on hold and accept the incoming call. Accept Mute Mute or unmute your microphone. Switch Calls Driver display: ...

  • Page 86: Media > Audio

    PHONE AND MEDIA   Switch Devices: Choose the Switch Devices icon to display a list of previously connected devices. Choose the device you want to switch to, or choose Bluetooth to access the Bluetooth settings. FAVOURITES The centre display lists your favourite contacts. Choose a favourite contact to make an immediate call and display contact information.

  • Page 87: Rivian Mobile App

    ADD A NEW DRIVER AND PHONE Use the app to add a new driver. Any new driver must have a Rivian account. If a new driver doesn’t have an account, we send an email to request that they set up a Rivian account.

  • Page 88: Connectivity

      Cellular service is supported in certain countries. If the vehicle roams outside of its coverage plan area, cellular service may be unavailable or available for a certain period of time only. Check your Rivian account for messages. Wi-Fi Hotspot ABOUT THE WI-FI HOTSPOT ®...
  • Page 89 PHONE AND MEDIA USE THE WI-FI HOTSPOT ® Control the Wi-Fi hotspot and access its settings through the following:   Wi-Fi Hotspot icon in the status bar on the centre display   Settings app on the centre display The Wi-Fi hotspot icon indicates the status of the Wi-Fi hotspot. Icon Description The Wi-Fi hotspot is turned on.

  • Page 90: Change The Password

      Download Over the Air (OTA) software updates for the vehicle.   Connect remotely to the Rivian mobile app.   Access the map and search for locations.   Stream from the available media options.
  • Page 91 PHONE AND MEDIA CONNECT TO WI-FI ®   1. Search for available Wi-Fi networks through one of the following:   Choose the Wi-Fi icon in the status bar on the centre display.   Go to Settings > Connect > Wi-Fi on the centre display.  ...

  • Page 92: Device Charging

    PHONE AND MEDIA   5. Enter the password. NOTES   The password is case-sensitive.   Choose the Show button to view the password.   6. Choose Join. NOTES   Ensure your router or extender uses Wi-Fi Protected Access 2-Advanced Encryption Standard (WPA2-AES) ...

  • Page 93: Wireless Charger

    PHONE AND MEDIA Wireless Charger Once you power on your vehicle, you can charge your phone and other rechargeable, battery-operated devices on the high-speed wireless charger located on the upper tray of the centre console. Place the phone face up on the charger to begin charging, aligning the phone against the far-left or right side of the charging pad.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    NOTE ® (if available) to stream music from a device with Bluetooth You can use the Rivian Camp Speaker technology. ADJUST THE VOLUME You can set different volume levels for various audio sources, including media, phone calls, voice navigation and...
  • Page 95 PHONE AND MEDIA   Scroll the left thumb control on the steering wheel.   ⠀ Choose Volume  at the bottom of the centre display. Adjust the volume for the audio source that is ⠀ currently active. You can choose Mute  to mute all audio sources.

  • Page 96: Media Sources

    PHONE AND MEDIA Media Sources ABOUT MEDIA SOURCES ™ ® ® ® You can choose from several media sources, including FM or HD Radio , Spotify , TIDAL and TuneIn . You can ® also pair to a device with Bluetooth technology and adjust the audio settings.

  • Page 97: Alexa

    PHONE AND MEDIA TIDAL NOTE You must log into a paid account the first time you use the app.   1. Choose the TIDAL icon.   2. Open your account on your phone or other device. NOTE Your vehicle must be in Park and have cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity.  ...

  • Page 98: Disable Wake Word

    You can choose not to use Alexa by remaining signed out and not enabling preview mode through Try Alexa. Disable Wake Word Alexa is the only supported voice service in Rivian vehicles. To disable the wake word, "Alexa," on the centre display, do one of the following:  ...

  • Page 99: Things You Can Ask Alexa

    PHONE AND MEDIA Things You Can Ask Alexa You can ask Alexa to perform a variety of commands, including the following. Category Sample Commands Car Controls "Alexa, open/close the hood/front trunk." "Alexa, open/close the charge door." “Alexa, open the tailgate.” "Alexa, turn on/off the rear light."...
  • Page 100 PHONE AND MEDIA Category Sample Commands Media and Music "Alexa, mute/unmute/pause/resume." "Alexa, turn up/down volume." "Alexa, play music." "Alexa, play <artist/playlist/track> on Spotify." “Alexa, play Amazon Music/Spotify/iHeart  Radio/Kindle/Audible/TuneIn.” Navigation and "Alexa, navigate to YYZ." Charging "Alexa, search nearby coffee shop." "Alexa, search nearby charging stations."...

  • Page 101: Driving

    Customize your vehicle name on the centre display. Go to Settings > About and select the Vehicle name field. You can also name your vehicle in the Rivian app. NOTE If you’d like to add emojis to your vehicle name, use the Rivian app.

  • Page 102: Brakes

    DRIVING TRIP DATA Store data from two trips under Trip A  and Trip B. Each trip tracks the following information:   Total distance   Average speed   Efficiency   Duration   Total energy To reset your trip data:   1. Go to Settings > About on the centre display.  ...

  • Page 103: Anti-Lock Braking System

    DRIVING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM The anti-lock braking system prevents the wheels from locking up while you press the brake pedal. This helps you maintain control of the vehicle when stopping suddenly or on slippery or low-grip surfaces. ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE When the vehicle stops, put the vehicle in Park to engage the electronic park brake to keep the vehicle from rolling.

  • Page 104: Exterior Lights

    DRIVING NEUTRAL (N) Push the drive stalk up to put the vehicle in Neutral. The vehicle can roll freely in Neutral after you release the brake. DANGER If you want the vehicle to remain in place, press and hold the brake pedal so it doesn’t roll. DRIVE (D) Push the drive stalk all the way down and then release it to put the vehicle in Drive.

  • Page 105: High Beams

    The right and left headlights are aimed in an asymmetrical pattern. This improves visibility while driving at night and minimizes the amount of light directed at oncoming drivers. If you notice reduced visibility, contact Rivian. The headlights are not user-serviceable. The driver display shows the lights turned on or off as follows: Icon...
  • Page 106 DRIVING Use the Lights Stalk   Pull the lights stalk towards you to turn on the high beams. High beams stay on as long as you hold the lights stalk. Release the lights stalk to turn off the high beams.  ...

  • Page 107: Turn Signals

    DRIVING Lights Status Action   Automatic High Beams setting on Push the lights stalk away from you to turn on high beams and temporarily turn off Automatic High   High beams off Beams. To turn on Automatic High Beams again, push the lights stalk away from you.

  • Page 108: Interior Lights

    DRIVING   Interactive Lighting: Enabled by default. You can turn this setting on or off. If enabled, the light bars react when you lock or unlock the vehicle and you can change the following settings:   Light bars When Charging: Enabled by default. You can turn this setting on or off. If enabled, the light bars indicate the charging status while the vehicle charges.

  • Page 109: Accent Lights

    DRIVING ACCENT LIGHTS Accent lights are located in the following areas:   Front footwells   Door pockets   Dashboard   Centre console   Door trim Turn the accent lights on or off and adjust their brightness during low-light conditions. Wipers FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS Use the wiper switch on the lights stalk to control the windshield wipers.
  • Page 110 DRIVING The driver display shows the windshield wiper modes. Icon Wiper Speed Storm Downpour Shower Drizzle Sprinkle Auto...
  • Page 111 DRIVING In Auto mode, you can adjust sensitivity levels. See Automatic Front Wipers. Auto - high sensitivity Auto - medium sensitivity Auto - low sensitivity CAUTION   In cold weather, fully defrost the windshield before you turn on the wipers. If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, this could cause damage to the wiper motor.

  • Page 112: Windshield Washers

    Quickly press and release the washer button to do a single wipe with no washer fluid.   Horn Press the Rivian logo on the centre hub of the steering wheel to honk the horn . The horn can function even when the vehicle is powered off.

  • Page 113: Stalks

    DRIVING Stalks Locate the drive stalk to the right of the steering column. Use it to select a gear , set cruise control and select Driver+ features. Locate the lights stalk to the left of the steering column. Use it to control the lights, high beams turn signals...

  • Page 114: Adjust The Steering Wheel

    DRIVING ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL Use the Driver Profile button at the top of the centre display to adjust the steering wheel. The left thumb control adjusts the reach, and the right thumb control adjusts the height. Thumb Control Action Result Left Scroll up...

  • Page 115: Media Controls

    DRIVING MEDIA CONTROLS ® You can use the left controls in the following ways while Bluetooth or Alexa audio sources play. Item Action Description Press thumb control Play/Pause Long-press thumb control Evoke Alexa Scroll up Increase volume Scroll down Decrease volume  ...
  • Page 116 DRIVING FM RADIO Use the left controls for FM radio in the following ways. Item Action Description Press thumb control Mute/Unmute Long-press thumb control Evoke Alexa Scroll up Increase volume Scroll down Decrease volume   Press left thumb control button Previous local FM station  ...

  • Page 117: Phone Controls

    DRIVING PHONE CONTROLS When you receive an incoming call or are on an active call, panels appear in both the driver and centre displays. You can manage phone calls on the centre display, or with the left controls as described below. Item Action Description...
  • Page 118 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 119 DRIVING Icon Name Description Location Active State Anti-lock Braking ABS isn’t working properly. Driver Display Solid Yellow System (ABS) Malfunction Airbag Malfunction Airbag system isn’t working properly. Driver Display Solid Red Automatic AEB is turned off or malfunctioning. Driver Display Solid Yellow Emergency Braking (AEB)
  • Page 120 DRIVING Icon Name Description Location Active State Electronic Stability ESC system isn’t working properly. Driver Display Solid Yellow Control (ESC) System Malfunction Electronic Stability ESC system has been turned off. Driver Display Solid Yellow Control (ESC) System Off Forward Collision FCW is malfunctioning.
  • Page 121 DRIVING Icon Name Description Location Active State Lighting One or more of these lights are out: Driver Display Solid Yellow Malfunction   Low Beams   High Beams   Turn Indicators   Rear Fogs   Front Fogs   Stop Lamps   Parking Lamps Limited Vehicle drive power is limited.
  • Page 122 DRIVING Icon Name Description Location Active State Marker Lamps Vehicle lighting system is on, Driver Display Solid Green specifically marker lighting. Parking Brake On Parking brake is on. Driver Display Solid Red Parking Brake Parking brake system isn’t working Driver Display Flashing Red System Malfunction properly.
  • Page 123 DRIVING Icon Name Description Location Active State Seat Belt Reminder Driver and/or front passenger seat Driver Display Solid or belt isn’t fastened. Flashing Red System Failure One or more system failures. Driver Display Solid Red Tailgate Open Tailgate isn’t fully latched. Driver Display Solid Red Tire Pressure...

  • Page 124: Power Gauge

    DRIVING Icon Name Description Location Active State Windshield Windshield defrost/defog is on. Centre Solid Red Defrost/Defog Display when defrost Solid Blue when defog Solid White when off Windshield Washer Windshield washer fluid is low. Driver Display Solid Yellow Fluid Low Power Gauge Power gauge shows the overall power available, the power currently used to accelerate the vehicle, and the deceleration rate.

  • Page 125: Vehicle Hold

    DRIVING Icon Description Name Cold Weather The snowflake appears with a unique notification because of cold weather impact. Low temperatures may limit propulsion. Regenerative braking may also be limited if Regenerative Braking Assist is disabled. Limited The regenerative braking telltale appears when regenerative braking may Regenerative be limited.

  • Page 126: Emergency Deceleration

    If an error happens three consecutive times when you attempt to shift out of Park, Vehicle Hold is disabled. Contact Rivian Service Emergency Deceleration If the brakes don’t work properly, press and hold the Park button to immediately decelerate. An emergency deceleration notification will appear on the driver display.

  • Page 127: Traction Control System

    DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM The Traction Control System (TCS) adjusts the motor and brake output to optimize vehicle traction and limit wheel slip or spin. STABILITY SETTINGS The Stability settings adjust the Electronic Stability Control system and the Traction Control System. You can choose Stability settings manually from Drive Modes on the centre display.

  • Page 128: Display Screens

    DRIVING DISPLAY SCREENS Centre Display ABOUT THE CENTRE DISPLAY The centre display is a touch screen located at the centre of the instrument panel. To set your screen brightness to automatically adjust to ambient light, do the following:   1. From the app tray at the bottom of the centre display, choose Vehicle > Lighting and displays.

  • Page 129: Driver Display

    DRIVING   Choose any app in the tray or expanded menu to launch it.   Swipe the app tray handle up or down to show or hide the expanded app menu. You can also tap the area above the expanded app menu to collapse it. For quick access to your favourites, you can customize which apps appear in the tray, and in what order, by doing the following:  ...

  • Page 130: Drive Modes

    DRIVING WARNING If the centre display becomes too hot to touch, it alerts you with a message. This can occur when the vehicle cabin temperature rises. Wait until the screen cools before touching the centre display. DRIVE MODES On-Road Drive Modes Drive modes optimize your vehicle’s driving experience by adjusting the suspension, propulsion system, and accelerator response.

  • Page 131: Off-Road Drive Modes

    DRIVING SNOW Snow mode maximizes confidence and control on roads and highways with snow, slush or ice. A relaxed pedal response and reduced regenerative braking allows for more precise control on low-grip surfaces. Like All- Purpose, this mode keeps the vehicle at Standard ride height for city driving and changes to Low ride height at highway speeds.

  • Page 132: Stability

    DRIVING DRIFT Drift mode allows more slide while off-road in snow, sand, and loose dirt. This mode delivers increased power to the rear axle while reducing power to the front axle. Traction control is also reduced. Stability Choose a Stability setting based on the drive mode.  ...

  • Page 133: Brake Regen

    DRIVING Drive Mode Available Ride Feel Settings All-Purpose Stiff Soft (default) Sport Stiff (default) Soft Conserve Stiff Soft (default) Snow Stiff Soft (default) All-Terrain Stiff (default) Soft Soft Sand — Soft (default) Rock  Crawl Stiff Soft (default) Rally Stiff Soft (default) Drift Stiff (default) Soft...

  • Page 134: Ride Height

    DRIVING Ride Height Ride Height changes the distance from the lowest point of the vehicle to level ground.   Highest: 90  mm (3.5  in) higher   High: 40  mm (1.6  in) higher   Standard: Mid-level   Low: 35  mm (1.4  in) lower  ...

  • Page 135: Gauge View

    DRIVING AUTOMATIC RIDE HEIGHT CHANGES   The Auto ride height setting is available in All-Purpose, Conserve, and Snow modes, except when towing a trailer.   When the ride height is set to Auto, the vehicle automatically changes to Low ride height at higher speeds for increased efficiency and energy conservation.

  • Page 136: Navigation

    DRIVING MOTOR AND BATTERY TEMPERATURE DETAILS Fluctuations in motor temperatures are normal during daily use. Higher motor temperatures most often occur during battery preconditioning (even if the vehicle is not in motion). It is normal for motors to heat up during regenerative braking, especially when the vehicle travels down a steep hill or mountain.

  • Page 137: Trip Preferences

    Add Stops Add multiple stops along your route and during trip planning for a customized navigation experience. You can also use the Rivian Mobile App and Google Maps™ to send a multi-stop trip directly to your vehicle. FROM MAP Before a trip, search for an address or location on the centre display’s map and choose the Chevron button access the Trip Details screen.

  • Page 138: Send Location From Phone

      2. To send the location to the vehicle, do the following:   From the Rivian mobile app, select a location, and then choose Send.   From apps with maps, select a location, and then choose the Share icon for your phone.

  • Page 139: Towing A Trailer

    NOTES   You can plan a trip from the Rivian mobile app and send the destination to your vehicle. The destination appears on the map with your preferences applied.   If you share more than one location, the last shared location is sent to the Navigation app.
  • Page 140 DRIVING   1. Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the screws in the trailer hitch cover a quarter turn counterclockwise. CAUTION To avoid breakage, don’t fully release the screws. The screws stay attached to the trailer hitch cover.   2. Grip the cover and pull it down vertically to remove it. To reinstall the trailer hitch cover:  ...

  • Page 141: Trailer Settings

    DRIVING Trailer Settings Choose a drive mode based on the road conditions where you will be towing a trailer. The following drive modes are available and optimized to help you tow a trailer safely.   All-Purpose   Snow   All-Terrain  ...

  • Page 142: Trailer Brakes

    DRIVING   Range at 100%: This value represents the estimated range of your vehicle while towing your selected trailer if the vehicle is charged to 100%. After learning is complete, this value directly correlates to the range shown on the driver display.  ...

  • Page 143: Manual Cruise Control

    DRIVING NOTE Trailer Brake Gain is only available on trailers with trailer brakes. If you connect a trailer equipped with lights only, the Trailer Brake Gain control is off. MANUAL TRAILER BRAKES When towing a trailer with electric trailer brakes, you can apply the trailer brakes independent of the vehicle brakes.

  • Page 144: Off-Road Driving

    DRIVING WARNING When Manual Cruise Control is engaged, always monitor traffic and driving conditions, and be prepared to brake if needed. This feature, along with the speed engagement settings, is designed to support you, the driver, and doesn’t replace your attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle.

  • Page 145: Safety Information

    DRIVING   Research trails to determine the level of difficulty.   Ride along with experienced drivers to gain skills. SAFETY INFORMATION   Check the weather forecast before your trip.   Obey road closures.   Avoid travelling alone in remote areas.  ...

  • Page 146: Tread Lightly! Principles

    DRIVING Tread Lightly! Principles   Travel Responsibly   Travel only in areas open to four-wheel drive vehicles.   Stay on the trail and avoid actions that may damage the trail. Respect Rights of Others   Yield to hikers, bicyclists, and animals. Yield to those passing you or going uphill.  ...

  • Page 147: Tips And Techniques

    DRIVING Learn more about Tread Lightly! Tips and Techniques   Drive as slowly as possible, and as fast as necessary.   Be aware of the vehicle’s weight distribution on inclines, and how the angle of slope affects the centre of gravity.

  • Page 148: Air Down Tires

    DRIVING   Pull away from a stop using gradual accelerator pedal inputs to avoid spinning the wheels and sinking them in the sand. Rock Crawl (Quad-Motor only)   Choose Rock Crawl mode for negotiating high-friction, high-articulation terrain or steep gradients.  ...

  • Page 149: Drive Across Water

    CAUTION Extreme track or off-road driving may cause wear or damage to some components, such as the brakes or suspension. Contact Rivian for an underbody inspection. Drive Across Water The vehicle can cross water up to 1  m (39  in) deep at up to 8  km/h (5  mi/h).

  • Page 150: Prepare The Vehicle

    DRIVING PREPARE THE VEHICLE   Go to Drive Modes  > All-Terrain  (under Off-Road on Quad-Motor vehicles), and then choose Highest under Ride Height.   Distribute gear evenly in the vehicle storage areas to optimize traction. NOTE Gear in the truck bed may get wet.  ...

  • Page 151: Driver

    Driver+ DRIVER+  INTRODUCTION About Driver+ Driver+ features come standard on Rivian vehicles. They are designed to help with driving tasks, prevent collisions, and increase your safety while on the road. DRIVING ASSIST   Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Maintains a set speed and automatically accelerates and brakes to keep an appropriate distance from vehicles ahead of you in the current lane.

  • Page 152: Front And Rear

    Ultrasonic sensors located around the vehicle measure distance between the vehicle and surrounding objects. Keep these areas clean and free of obstructions. Don’t apply film, stickers, metal plates or other equipment that could block the cameras, radars, or sensors. Only use Rivian-supplied paint protective film (PPF).
  • Page 153 DRIVER+ NOTE If a sensor malfunctions, a red triangle with an exclamation mark appears at the bottom of the driver display. DRIVER’S SIDE Item Description Fender camera AUTOMATIC CAMERAS Different camera views make it easier to park in tight parking spots and provide additional visibility around the vehicle.
  • Page 154 "Stay attentive." The notification displays for as long as the camera’s visibility is affected. Chassis, suspension, or tire modifications not approved by Rivian may affect the performance of the driving assist features. WARNING When Adaptive Cruise Control or Highway Assist is engaged, always monitor traffic and driving conditions, and be prepared to brake if needed.

  • Page 155: Driving Conditions

    DRIVER+   On: Engages Adaptive Cruise Control or Highway Assist at the posted speed limit. This applies when the speed limit is higher than the current vehicle speed.   Off: Engages Adaptive Cruise Control or Highway Assist with the current vehicle speed as the set speed. WARNING Use caution and control the vehicle as appropriate, such as on curvy roads where you may need to reduce your speed.

  • Page 156: Adaptive Cruise Control

    DRIVER+ Road Conditions WARNING   The vehicle may not detect a speed limit or detect an incorrect speed limit on certain road segments that include, but are not limited to, on-ramps, exit ramps, and construction zones.   Highway Assist may not perform as expected through road construction zones. Be prepared to take control of the vehicle if needed.
  • Page 157 DRIVER+ While Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged, press the accelerator pedal to temporarily accelerate above the set speed. Release the accelerator to resume Adaptive Cruise Control. NOTES   Regenerative braking slows down the vehicle after you disengage Adaptive Cruise Control.  ...
  • Page 158 DRIVER+ Item Control Function Thumb control up Increase following distance Thumb control down Decrease following distance Left thumb control button Reduce speed   Quick press - reduce by 1  km/h (1  mi/h) increments   Long press - reduce to the nearest 10 ...

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