Car Wash Mode Issue with Park Assist from Last Update

Rivian Connect+ Requirement: Change in Policy or Glitch?

Rivian Mom · 2025-05-15T14:45:12+00:00

I've been using my phone's hotspot for months, and my Rivian connects to it automatically to run TuneIn and Spotify through the built-in apps on the main display. To be clear, this wasn’t Bluetooth streaming but actual phone data, and the apps worked perfectly without any issues. In Monday for the first time, I saw a Connect+ message pop up, even though the truck was linked to my phone’s data. I can still stream from my phone using Bluetooth, but the sound quality and user experience weren’t as good. This issue started between over-the-air software updates, though it might be tied to a specific date in the system. I tried a soft reset, but nothing changed. Has anyone heard if Rivian changed their policy on this? I remember Connect+ used to mention it provided "data" for streaming apps, suggesting you could use your own data instead. Now, it seems like you need Connect+ just to access the apps at all. I was surprised they allowed phone hotspots to work before, so this might be a deliberate change. I’m okay with paying for Connect+ if this isn’t just a temporary glitch. Any insights would be appreciated.

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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