Garmin Varia Owner’s Manual
Varia™ Rearview Bike Radar
Owner’s Manual
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M/N: A02806, A02807
Country restrictions may apply. 010-01509-01 and 010-01509-11 are approved for operation in France and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
The device can improve situational awareness. It is not a
replacement for cyclist attentiveness and good judgement.
Always use your best judgment, and operate the bicycle in a
safe manner.
Getting Started
You can use the Varia RTL (radar taillight) with the Varia RDU
(radar display unit) or with your compatible Edge® device. This
list provides an overview of the installation and setup tasks.
• Charge the device (Charging the Device, page 3).
• Install the taillight on your bike seat post using one of the
included mounts:
◦ Install the universal mount (Installing the Universal Mount,
page 1).
◦ Install the seat-post mount (Installing the Seat-Post
Mount, page 1).
• If you are using the Varia RDU, install it on your bike stem or
handlebar (Installing the Varia RDU Device, page 2).
NOTE: When you purchase the Varia RTL and RDU devices
together, they are already paired.
• If you are using a compatible Edge device, pair the devices
(Pairing the Taillight with Your Edge 1000, page 3).
Attach the universal mount securely using one band .
3
Align the tabs on the back of the device with the universal
4
mount notches .
Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it
5
locks into place.
Installing the Seat-Post Mount
Use the hex key to remove the screw from the seat-post
1
connector .
Tips for Installing the Taillight
The Varia RTL device includes a taillight and micro radar that
can detect approaching vehicles up to 140 meters away.
• Select a secure location to mount the device where it does
not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.
• Select a mount that best fits your bike.
• Mount the device as high on the seat post as possible for
optimal light visibility and radar detection.
NOTE: The mount surface should be vertical.
• Install the device correctly.
The device faces backward and is parallel to the road. The
Garmin® logo is right-side up.
• Go for a test ride during the day in a safe environment.
Installing the Universal Mount
Select a rubber pad based on your seat post shape, and
1
place the rubber pad on the back of the universal mount.
Place the universal mount on the seat post.
2
Place a rubber pad around the seat post, if necessary:
2
• If the seat post diameter is from 27 to 28.6 mm, use the
thicker pad.
• If the seat post diameter is from 30.4 to 31 mm, use the
thinner pad.
• If the seat post diameter is from 31 to 31.8 mm, do not use
a rubber pad.
Place the seat-post connector around the rubber pad.
3
NOTE: You should align the contours on the rubber pad with
the grooves on the inside of the seat-post connector.
Replace and tighten the screw.
4
NOTE: Tighten the seat-post clamp until the mount does not
slide on the seat post, or to a maximum torque specification
of 3 lbf-in. (0.3 N-m). You should check the tightness of the
screw periodically.
Align the tabs on the back of the device with the seat-post
5
mount notches .
Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it
6
locks into place.
Turning On the Taillight
Hold the device key for 2 seconds.
Introduction 1
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