Rivian Hacks and Tips: Regular full reset once every 2 weeks

Morgan · 2024-12-22T17:10:59+00:00

Now that I've installed the SnapPlate front license plate holder, I finally filled out the EveryAmp review. Here it is. Hope it helps others: Shipped promptly, so the license plate holder arrived well before we picked up the car. Engineered and built VERY precisely to hold the plate very close to the front bumper without scraping. Installation instructions were clear, would have benefited from one more picture showing how to find the center slots in the grille. Grille Depth Adjustment instructions were also clear; with one half-turn adjustment of three screws, the license plate holder fit PERFECTLY in place. Check the EveryAmp web site for photographs of how much their product blocks the front camera image at every setting. After reviewing the photos, I chose the center setting. I find the camera interference at that setting is trivial for me. There's a lot of competition for the front-of-R1 real estate. My understanding is that Rivian's front plate holder requires drilling a hole in a perfectly good vehicle, and can also block a small part of the camera image. Tow hook mounts take a tow hook out of commission, and can block a sensor. EveryAmp's mount is designed to protect the grille by snapping off when attacked by a car-wash brush, so you have to dismount it (relatively easy to do) and remount it before washing. I'm still happy with the EveryAmp product, which we have installed in our R1S and now R1T. Very best wishes!

Rivian Blue

Member

Dec 9, 2024

I plan on creating several threads on hacks or tips for both new and experienced owners. There’s a lot to learn about our vehicles and for many, Rivian is their first EV.

So one of the tips I've learnt is to perform a regular full reset (long press of both hazard and left steering wheel outermost button) once in 2 weeks regardless on how my R1S is performing.

Rivians are software based vehicles. Other than the tires and windshield fluid, almost every function is controlled by the cpu. Just like it’s important to reset or shutdown your laptop at the end of the day, its important to reset your vehicle on a regular basis.

This would help for better function and performance. Also, it'd help to clear bugs and glitches that you might not be aware of. I hope this helps someone out there and over time, as I continue to enjoy driving my Rivian, I'll make sure to drop more hacks and tips for owners.

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