Owner's Manual

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. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
death.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any
exercise program.
Getting Started
You can use the Varia Rearview Radar RVR315 with your
compatible Garmin
®
device, a smartphone, or the Varia RDU
(radar display unit). This list provides an overview of the
installation and setup tasks.
• Charge the device (Charging the Device, page 4).
• Install the universal mount (Installing the Universal Mount,
page 1).
• If you are using an Edge
®
1030 device, pair the devices (The
Varia RVR315 and Your Edge 1030, page 1).
• If you are using your smartphone, download the Garmin
Varia app to your smartphone, and pair the devices (The
Varia RVR315 and the Varia App, page 2).
• If you are using the Varia RDU, pair the devices (The Varia
RVR315 and Your Radar Display Unit, page 3).
• If you are using another Garmin device, pair the devices
(Other Compatible Devices, page 4).
Tips for Installing the Device
The Varia Rearview Radar RVR315 device includes a 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.
• Mount the device as high on the seat post as possible for
optimal radar detection.
NOTE: The mount surface should be vertical. The mounts
are designed to accommodate most seat post angles.
• Mount the Varia RVR315 device on the seat post 250 mm to
1200 mm above the road.
• Install the device correctly.
The device faces backward and is perpendicular to the road.
• Go for a test ride during the day in a safe environment.
Installing the Universal Mount
1
Select a rubber pad based on your seat post shape, and
place the rubber pad on the back of the universal mount.
2
Place the universal mount on the seat post.
3
Attach the universal mount securely using one band .
4
Align the tabs on the back of the device with the universal
mount notches .
5
Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it
locks into place.
Device Overview
Device key
Hold for 1 second to turn the device on and enter active
mode.
Hold for 2 seconds to turn the device off.
Hold for 8 seconds to reset the device.
Status LED
Changes color based on the battery level, pairing status,
and charging status. (Varia RVR315 Status LED,
page 1)
Varia RVR315 Status LED
LED State Status
Flashing blue The device is in active pairing mode. The
device is connected and transferring ANT
®
and
Bluetooth
®
data.
Flashing green The device is charging.
Solid green The device is fully charged.
Flashing red The device has approximately 60 or fewer
minutes of battery life remaining.
Solid red An error occurred. You may need to restart the
device.
The Varia RVR315 and Your Edge 1030
You can remotely control your radar device and customize
settings using your compatible Edge device. This section
contains instructions for the Edge 1030 device. Other
compatible Edge devices contain similar settings and controls
(Other Compatible Devices, page 4).
Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your
Edge 1030
The first time you connect the Varia RVR315 device to your
Edge device, you must pair both devices. After the initial pairing,
the Edge device automatically connects to the radar device
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