Car Wash Mode Issue with Park Assist from Last Update

wildlife R1T · 2025-04-03T14:11:49+00:00

I have previously used the streaming capability back when it first came out as well as the hotspot since before Connect+ was a thing. I am trying to get the streaming working again but it seems to have been hidden fully behind the paywall. (Not looking to argue the merits of that system here) I recall after Connect+ came out being able to still use the Hotspot while tethering with my phone, and losing it isn't a big deal other than needing to update my wife's wifi, but I think I remember needing to be on the Hotspot to do casting. My question is, did Rivian remove both of these features to fully behind the connect+ paywall? I thought that if you used phone tethering or if you were connected to WIFI you could use most all of the usual streaming like features of the Rivian? If anyone can recommend how to stream while using tethering I'm sure myself and others without Connect+ would appreciate it.

Vincent

Active Wheeler

Dec 12, 2024

Does anyone else encounter issues with the new Automatic Front Camera in Park Assistant interfering with Car Wash mode?

When I pull up to the loading track for the automatic car wash and attempt to initiate Car Wash Mode, the vehicle detects the approaching brushes and activates the park assist camera just before I press the Shift to Neutral button. This action completely covers the screen, preventing me from returning to the original screen.

To resume the car wash, I have to scramble back to the screen and quickly press the Shift to Neutral button. This process is challenging and risky, especially considering the potential for Park Assist to remain active during the wash. Consequently, I’ve resorted to disabling Park Assist manually before each wash to avoid any potential complications.

I believe this issue would greatly enhance the user experience and I’m curious if anyone else has encountered similar problems. It would be convenient to have the Park Assist camera layers under the vehicle menu in such cases, or alternatively, shifted to the right. Layering the camera seems more logical to me.

It's the first time I'm experiencing such and looking it up online, not a lot of people have experienced this so finding a solution hasn't been that easy. Decided to drop it here if anyone else has experienced this issue. I'm open to any suggestions.

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