Protect Your Vehicle and its Contents with Rivian's Valet Mode Feature
Rivian has a valet mode that allows you to control the speed and acceleration of your vehicle. This is especially useful for parents with teenage kids who may not have experience driving such a powerful car. You can set limits on speed, or even operator hours of the day, by enabling “guest” access for drivers via their paired smartphone. The valet mode also locks items like the center console, keeps it in "conserve" mode, keeps the gear tunnel locked, truck bed, etc., thus preventing any fun with the car.
Rivian's Valet Mode is an invaluable feature that provides peace of mind to owners who need to let someone else drive their vehicles. It helps ensure that inexperienced drivers are kept safe while they are behind the wheel. With its ability to limit speed and acceleration, as well as lock certain features, this mode ensures that users will be able to enjoy their cars without having to worry about potential damage or danger. Rivian's Valet Mode is an excellent way to keep your car secure and provide a safer driving experience for all involved.
Valet Mode also allows owners to customize the driving experience for their guests. You can set a maximum speed limit, as well as an acceleration rate that is comfortable for your guest driver. This helps ensure that they are not going too fast or accelerating too quickly in unfamiliar territory. Additionally, you can enable “guest” access on their paired smartphone so they have full control of the car while you're away from it.
Rivian's Valet Mode also provides additional security features such as locking items like the center console and gear tunnel when enabled, thus preventing any unauthorized use of these areas by anyone other than yourself or your designated drivers. It also keeps your vehicle in "conserve" mode which reduces power consumption and improves fuel efficiency when running errands with multiple passengers onboard. Finally, Rivian's valet mode locks down the truck bed to prevent any unwanted cargo from being loaded into it without permission from its owner first!
Overall, Rivian's Valet Mode is an excellent feature that provides peace of mind to owners who need someone else to drive their vehicles occasionally but don't want them taking advantage of all its features without permission first! With customizable settings and added security measures like locked compartments and conserve mode activation upon enabling this feature; users will be able to enjoy a safer driving experience knowing that no one else has access unless given explicit authorization beforehand!
Does Rivian have a valet mode?
Yes, page 66 and 67 in the Owners Manual. It's handled via your smartphone and the app. You can also hand them the valet key card or wrist band.
Does Rivian allow you to limit the max speed or the acceleration?
I think it's more about how you communicate with your kids than it is about the capability of the vehicle. However, you can enable Valet-Mode / Teen-Mode functionality with an OTA SW update, which will set limits on speed (or even operator hours of the day) based on the profile for the smartphone user that is ENABLED by the owner.
Is there any plan to add a valet mode in the future?
Spoke with the person on our First Mile yesterday about this, seems nothing in the works currently, but not that it couldn't be apart of an OTA update. In addition, valet-mode, could lock things like the center console, keep it in "conserve" mode, keep the gear tunnel locked, truck bed, etc... in addition to limiting a first time driver's fun with the car.
How does the valet mode work?
Valet-Mode / Teen-Mode is enabled via an OTA SW update. It allows you to set limits on speed and/or operator hours of the day based on the profile for the smartphone user that is ENABLED by the owner. When activated, it will limit the maximum speed of the vehicle and also prevent access to certain features like the center console, gear tunnel, truck bed, etc.
Is there a way to monitor my kid's driving when they are using the car?
Yes, Rivian has a feature called "Rivian Drive" which allows you to monitor your kid's driving in real time. You can view their location, speed, and other driving data from your smartphone or computer. You can also set up alerts for when they exceed certain speeds or drive outside of designated areas.