dimmer switch is a rheostat to adjust the brightness of the dash Illumination. Every other vehicle I’ve owned/considered has had a physical control in easy reach of the driver. I use it multiple times when driving at night — it’s a huge safety feature, imo. I’ll turn the brightness all the way up when reversing so I get full contrast on the screen for the camera. But I’ll turn it way down when moving forward to maximize my night vision. In some vehicles, the screens can be so bright they actually hurt my eyes. My wife had a vehicle where I had to actually turn the center screen off, at night, because even the dimmest setting hurt.
Or is it one of the voice controls? Screen Brightness Down" in the Tesla works in the early AM when it switches to a bright day screen.
. )One more - note to Rivian: Please add: Dog Mode!!! (a la Tesla) I'd like to take my dog to the job site with me, but can't deal with the constant checking of the app to see what the cabin temp is.+1 CarPlay (biggest thing here for me is text message integration, music and podcasts would be nice - but staying productive while on a long drive is huge)
Ability to add lumber/ladder rack. I frequently need to haul 10 to 16' material. It just not possible with the R1T without a flat bed trailer.
+1 on cab organization. The cubby under the drivers seat isn't a substitute for the missing glove box
Fold down rear seats. I miss the ability to create a flat surface for storage in the rear seat area. The gear tunnel is great, but not big enough for stuff like a miter saw
Obvious by my comments - I'm using my R1T as a work truck, not an adventure vehicle. (Somebody's gotta pay for this toy
All that said - I do miss my F-150 - but wouldn't go back to it on a bet. The pros - way out weigh the cons. To everyone that asks me if I like my truck (at least once a day I get that question). My standard response is "it was worth the 3.5 year wait and I'd wait again if I had too"
Tesla has that without CarPlay, no reason Rivian can't provide it also if they don't already.
How does Rivian add a physical dimmer control with an OTA update?
Point taken. I kind of skimmed over that one since it’s not functionality that I really care about.
agreed. I am a bit surprised Rivian hasn’t offered this as an accessory compatible with their mount system. It would make things much easier for folks with long kayaks or canoes as well.
Honestly, I’d be happy if they just implemented something like the iPhone. A quick swipe down from the corner of the screen and I have a virtual slider for brightness.
