Scout Field Service Manuals - Technical Manuals Would Be Fantastic For Owners

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The only time I have ever needed to print anything from the online owners manual (also available via the infotainment screen, which is great) was when I wanted to give my local tire shop instructions on accessing maintenance mode and changing a tire, and that was just in case they ran into any problems since the truck was brand new back in '22.

So far, everytime I have needed to search the owner's manual to find or do something, I think I have been seated in the drivers seat. I would be pretty shocked if Scout didn't do what other manufacturers like Rivian are now doing and make them online, in the infotainment screen and available via PDF. Printing them seems wasteful. I would bet 95% of the pages would never be touched by the majority of owners.

Also, with SW updates, these manuals are dynamic and not static for some features or controls, and the ability to SEARCH is great too.

R1T Owner's Guide​

The Rivian R1T Owner's Guide contains everything you need to know about operating your R1T. This guide includes information on access, climate, Bluetooth capabilities, vehicle operations, charging and other features.

View R1T Owner's Guide (Model Year 2022-2024):

View R1T Owner's Guide (Model Year 2025-2026):

I’m funny I like having a book to look at so a pdf works for me.
 
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It’s an age thing. I’m more for paper copy as well. Not sure why but just wired that way
Yes. She has always been wired that way as long as I have know her. The good thing is when she doesn't find the book she is looking for in the local Library system she buys it, reads it, shares it with her friends; then she donates it the the local library system. The library gets a book and I don't have to store it. Win Win.
 
What if the locks are broken and the doors won't open? LOL.

Just kidding.

But you could always access it from your phone or your computer to PRINT another copy!
 
What if the locks are broken and the doors won't open? LOL.

Just kidding.

But you could always access it from your phone or your computer to PRINT another copy!
I just feel like I’m going from a Flinstones car to a Jetsons car and I want to be confident I know what I’m doing.

I test drove the R1S at the factory. They literally just handed me the keys with no instructions. They let you take them for 45 minutes. I had to go grab the guy again and say uh hey no clue what I’m doing here how do I turn this on. He said oh just hit the gas an go and that was it. I basically was winging it on that test drive trying to figure out how to change the radio, adjust the temp, etc. which while driving wasn’t probably the safest thing to do.

I really want the manual in advance of delivery so I can read it, especially since I want to do a factory pick up and the drive home is about 800 miles. I want to have a general idea of how to work things.
 
I really want the manual in advance of delivery so I can read it, especially since I want to do a factory pick up and the drive home is about 800 miles. I want to have a general idea of how to work things.

⬆️THIS

I spent a few hours going through the online manual and different online resources for the Ioniq 5 before buying it. Since it had been on the market for a few years, there was plenty of online resources for learning how to use the features. Even after owning a BEV for a few years prior to getting a Scout I'll want to look at the manual beforehand so I know what to expect.
 
⬆️THIS

I spent a few hours going through the online manual and different online resources for the Ioniq 5 before buying it. Since it had been on the market for a few years, there was plenty of online resources for learning how to use the features. Even after owning a BEV for a few years prior to getting a Scout I'll want to look at the manual beforehand so I know what to expect.
I think "Since it had been on the market for a few years" is the catch. These will be brand new to the market. So this will work only if Scout releases them early.
 
*** Quick Anecdote: When Rivian launched (and prior to me taking delivery) there was a tremendous amount of content online and on YouTube, as well as great content from the company. If you were following along (like we are here) you were essentially a product expert before you were an owner and before you took delivery.

When I took delivery and got into the driver's seat for the first time in 2022, i probably knew more about the truck than the delivery team did (they were recently hired, not a knock on them). I knew how to shift into DRIVE, put the truck in PARK, change drive modes, adjust regen, use the HVAC system, use the FOB functions, open the frunk, release the tailgate, access the spare, find the air compressor, etc, etc.

The only thing the team really helped with was pairing my phone to the truck and establishing my mobile key, getting connected to Spotify, and driving away in my old Silverado (trade-in).

My guess (based on this experience & based on the level of engagement that will naturally follow from reservation holders) is that everyone following Scout closely will become product experts too. Hopefully that eases the minds of those that have not had any experience with EV's.

Last thing I will mention (that should also add some comfort) is that I could not wait to try charging the new truck, and I knew there were a couple of chargers nearby that I could try right away. My homecharger was being installed a week after delivery, so this was a little test to try charging out in the wild. I had already downloaded some charging apps like EA, plugshare, ABRP, EVgo, Chargepoint etc.

Turns out the learning curve to charge is not steep either. My local HS had a set of Chargepoint chargers that were always wide-open after school, conveniently located at a trail-head. I remember plugging in, going for a MTB ride and coming back to the charger (feeling really good that I could actually add more energy back to the truck without even thinking about it).
 
I had a similar experience to @R1TVT with both our Mustang and Lightning. With the Mustang, I called ahead and asked the dealer to double-check that the Mustang was plugged in overnight so it was at 100%. When we picked it up, we both knew more about the vehicle than they did. My partner wanted me to drive it home (about 1.5 hours) while she drove the Tacoma—I’m the gearhead in the family. We hit the freeway within 20 minutes of driving off the lot and the acceleration even at speed was a little too fun. With 100% charge, I wasn’t worried about getting home.

The Lightning was delivered to us, driven 2.5 hours by some young salesman. I’d insisted that they would deliver or we wouldn’t buy the truck. The salesman drove the Tacoma back the 2.5 hours to the dealership. They didn’t know much about the Lighting, but had stopped at the local DCFC to deliver the vehicle with as close to a full charge as they could. I’d told them not to bother, but it was a nice gesture.

The manuals were online for download well before I had either vehicle. I don’t read manuals cover-to-cover but instead use them as reference. I have a copy of both on my phone and on my laptop and desktop. But I don’t have a printed copy of either.

I do hope the Scout *shop manual* is also made available. These are usually hidden behind paywalls and cost hundreds of dollars to access. I’ve had to grab only the pieces I’ve needed for the Fords, but it would be nice if they were available to anyone. There are dozens of reasons to have these available, from trim removal to troubleshooting to field repairs. However, I wouldn’t suggest they be printed. The cross-referencing is lost when they’re printed and there’s a lot of value to that digital cross-referencing.
 
*** Quick Anecdote: When Rivian launched (and prior to me taking delivery) there was a tremendous amount of content online and on YouTube, as well as great content from the company. If you were following along (like we are here) you were essentially a product expert before you were an owner and before you took delivery.

When I took delivery and got into the driver's seat for the first time in 2022, i probably knew more about the truck than the delivery team did (they were recently hired, not a knock on them). I knew how to shift into DRIVE, put the truck in PARK, change drive modes, adjust regen, use the HVAC system, use the FOB functions, open the frunk, release the tailgate, access the spare, find the air compressor, etc, etc.

The only thing the team really helped with was pairing my phone to the truck and establishing my mobile key, getting connected to Spotify, and driving away in my old Silverado (trade-in).

My guess (based on this experience & based on the level of engagement that will naturally follow from reservation holders) is that everyone following Scout closely will become product experts too. Hopefully that eases the minds of those that have not had any experience with EV's.

Last thing I will mention (that should also add some comfort) is that I could not wait to try charging the new truck, and I knew there were a couple of chargers nearby that I could try right away. My homecharger was being installed a week after delivery, so this was a little test to try charging out in the wild. I had already downloaded some charging apps like EA, plugshare, ABRP, EVgo, Chargepoint etc.

Turns out the learning curve to charge is not steep either. My local HS had a set of Chargepoint chargers that were always wide-open after school, conveniently located at a trail-head. I remember plugging in, going for a MTB ride and coming back to the charger (feeling really good that I could actually add more energy back to the truck without even thinking about it).
That’s really good to know. We have a bank of about 12 Tesla chargers at a Meijer about a mile from the house. I figure I can charge there while waiting for the home charger to be installed.
 
That’s really good to know. We have a bank of about 12 Tesla chargers at a Meijer about a mile from the house. I figure I can charge there while waiting for the home charger to be installed.
I would bet you could get away with using your L1 charger at home for most of your use while you’re waiting for the L2 charger to be installed.
 
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I think "Since it had been on the market for a few years" is the catch. These will be brand new to the market. So this will work only if Scout releases them early.
As simple as AI is now SM could feed the notes into ChatGPT then a podcast converter and have podcasts for everything ahead of time and that would allow readable or audio instructions. To me that would be very easy in the big scheme of things
 
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