Taillight Battery Status Led - Garmin Varia Owner's Manual

The taillight LEDs fill horizontally to indicate the battery
level. The status LED
information.

Taillight Battery Status LED

LED Activity Status
Flashing green The device is charging.
Solid green Charging is complete.
Solid yellow The battery is low.
Solid red The battery is critically low. An error occurred while
charging.
Turning Off the Taillight
Hold the device key for 2 seconds.
Installing the Varia RDU Device
NOTE: If you do not have a Varia RDU device, you can skip this
task and use a compatible Edge device
with Your Edge 1000, page
You can install the device on the stem or the handlebars.
1
Select a secure location to mount the device where it does
not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.
2
Place the rubber disk
The rubber tabs align with the back of the bike mount so it
stays in place.
3
Place the bike mount on the bike stem.
4
Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands
5
Align the tabs on the back of the device with the bike mount
notches .
6
Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it
locks into place.
2
indicates additional device
(Pairing the Varia RTL
2).
on the back of the bike mount.
Varia RDU Device Overview
Device key
Ambient light sensor
Connection status
LED
FRONT and REAR
device status LEDs
Threat level LED
Charging status LED
(Charging the
Device, page 3)
Vehicle position
LEDs
Turning On the Varia RDU Device
Hold the device key for 1 second to turn on the device.
The LEDs fill the column to indicate the battery level.
The LED flashes blue while it is searching for the taillight.
Varia RDU Battery Status LED
When you turn on the device, the LED at the top of the column
briefly indicates the battery status.
LED Activity
Flashing green
Solid green
Flashing yellow
Flashing red
Turning Off the Varia RDU Device and Taillight
If the Varia RDU is paired with the taillight, you can turn off both
.
devices at the same time.
Hold the device key on the Varia RDU device for 1 second.
The Varia Taillight and Your Edge
You can remotely control your taillight and customize settings
using your compatible Edge device. This section contains
instructions for the Edge 1000 device. Other compatible Edge
devices contain similar settings and controls.
Pairing the Varia RTL with Your Edge 1000
Before you can pair the devices, you must update the Edge
software.
1
Bring the Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.
Turns the device on and off.
Detects available light and automatically
adjusts the brightness of the display.
Appears solid blue when the device is paired
with the taillight. Flashes blue when the
device is searching for the taillight.
Appears solid white when the device battery
is charged and the device is operating
normally. Flashes white when the battery is
low.
Changes color based on the potential level of
threat. Green indicates no vehicle is
detected. Amber indicates a vehicle is
approaching. Red indicates a vehicle is
advancing at a high rate of speed.
Moves up the column as the vehicle gets
closer to your bike.
Status
The device is charging.
Charging is complete.
The battery is low.
The battery is critically low.
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The Varia Taillight and Your Edge 1000