Cannondale CY22 SmartSense User manual

READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR
CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S
MANUAL.Both contain important safety
information. Keep both for future reference.
English
Owner’s Manual
CY22 SmartSense

SAFETY MESSAGES:
In this supplement, particularly important information
is presented in the following ways:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Indicates special precautions that must be
taken to avoid damage.
SYMBOLS:
N·m Tightening torque in Newton meters.
ILLUSTRATIONS:
Throughout this manual, all product images, graphics, and figures shown are for
illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
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CSG Europe (Woudenberg)
Contents
Safety Information.......................... 2-5
System Overview ............................ 6-7
Operating Instructions ..................8-12
Front Light Foresite 350 ..................13
Rear Lights Hindsite E85/E25....14-16
SmartSense Battery.....................16-22
SmartSense Cradle .....................23-26
Replacement Parts...................... 27-28
About this Manual
This manual provides important safety,
use, and maintenance information. This is
not a service manual.
Proper use, and installation, and service
of the product is important to your
safety.
Have a professional bicycle mechanic
install and service SmartSense
components.
Contacting Cannondale
Cannondale USA
Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
1 Cannondale Way
Wilton, CT 06897, USA
1800726-BIKE (2453)
CSG Europe (Woudenberg)
Cycling Sports Group Europe B.V.
Geeresteinselaan 57
3931JB Woudenberg
The Netherlands
PH: 00.31.541.200374
International Distributors
Consult our website to identify the
appropriate Cannondale Dealer for your
region.
Your Cannondale Dealer
To make sure your bike is serviced and
maintained correctly, and that you
protect applicable warranties, please
coordinate all service and maintenance
through your Authorized Cannondale
Dealer.
NOTICE
Unauthorized service, maintenance,
or repair parts can result in serious
damage and void your warranty.
138688 Rev 1 (02/22)

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SmartSense Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information
Warnings
138691 Rev 1 (02/22)
Important Safety Information
WARNINGS
INTENDED USE: SmartSense lights are intended to be used as daytime running
lights. They are intended to draw attention to you while riding and increase the
chance of other cyclists, pedestrians and motorists seeing you. They are “be seen”
lights, nots lights designed to illuminate the road or hazards in the road.
Because SmartSense lights are not as bright or intense, they are NOT replacements
for higher intensity lights headlights intended to illuminate the road or hazards in
the road.
FOR BICYCLE USE ONLY: SmartSense light are intended for use on bicycles only.
Do not attach or use SmartSense lights on cars, on motorcycles, on engine-
powered vehicles, or on any other machine or device.
DO USE THESE LIGHTS IN DAYLIGHT, ALL THE TIME: Even on clear sunny days
motorists can fail to see a bike rider. Particularly a rider going downhill towards a
motorist trying to enter a road. Or a rider riding in and out of tree shadows.
Increase your odds of being seen by always using front and rear flashing strobe
lights.
NO LIGHT OR RADAR SYSTEM CAN PROTECT YOU FROM INATTENTIVE
MOTORISTS OR ROAD HAZARD
HIGHER RISKS RIDING AT NIGHT: The risk of an accident, particularly being
struck by a motor vehicle, is much higher at night. If you choose to accept this risk,
improve your odds: Always use a proper lighting system made up of a headlight
and tail light, and a strobe light. Wear light-colored reflective clothing. Ride
cautiously. Seek the advice of an experienced bicycle commuter at your retailer.
Read the topic “Riding at Night” in your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual now
for more information on the many hazards of riding at night.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF
YOU IGNORE THESE WARNINGS.

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Important Safety Information
Warnings
WARNINGS
DISTRACTED ATTENTION: Do not allow any accessories to distract your
attention or to impair your ability to operate your bicycle safely. Do not stare at
electronic devices (e.g.,light controls, iPhones, Android phones, lighting system,
remote cameras, or cycling computers) while you are riding. Distractions will take
your attention away from the important tasks of riding your bicycle.
Fully stop your bike in a safe place away from trac before adjusting, changing
modes or otherwise interacting with the App, or any other controls.”
ANY LIGHTING SYSTEM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING: Ride cautiously at
night. Many experienced cyclists use two independent lighting systems, such as
one helmet mounted, one mounted on the bicycle.
COMPATIBILITY: Compatibility of SmartSense light is strictly limited to the
Garmin devices identified in this manual, and compatibility information may be
revised. You should not use any device that is not compatible as defined in this
manual. Any individual component failure in any part of a the system can have
unexpected consequences resulting in one or more of the components failing to
operate.
BICYCLE REFLECTORS: Do not remove the reflector system from your bike.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT
IF YOU IGNORE THESE WARNINGS.

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SmartSense Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information
Warnings
138691 Rev 1 (02/22)
WARNINGS
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: Keep in mind that riding your bike with lights or
with situational awareness devices DOES NOT guarantee your safety. Lights,
strobes, flashers, even radar activated warning devices cannot guarantee your
safety or others’ concern for your safety. Lights cannot protect you from death or
from injury resulting from cycling’s many hazards. Lights can decrease risk, not
eliminate it.
All lighting must be correctly positioned on the bike to provide maximum
eectiveness. Do not remove the reflectors on your bike even if you have lights.
Bicycle lighting, strobes, flashers can help distinguish a bicycle from other sources
of lighting in the environment but does not guarantee your safety.
ABOUT LIGHT MODES: A light “mode” characterizes the way a light illuminates.
There are multiple light modes. Light modes are selected via the Cannondale App
or the front light button. A mode can be brighter or less-bright, constant or
blinking or flashing, and at dierent rates.
LOCAL, STATE, OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS: The way in which a light
illuminates may be regulated in your area. It is your responsibility to make sure the
lights work and used in within the limits and in accordance with all local laws
Failure to observe local laws could subject you to penalties or fines.
REFLECTIVE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES: Lighting is one way to increase your
visibility to others. In addition to lighting, we strongly recommend that you
consider using high-visibility clothing, and other accessories with reflective
materials incorporated in the design.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED, OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU
IGNORE THESE WARNINGS.

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Important Safety Information
Batteries & Chargers
Batteries & Chargers
REPLACEMENT - Only use the battery and charger indicated in the “Specifications” section .
Do not use other batteries or chargers. Do not use the charger to charge other batteries.
PREVENT DAMAGE - Do not drop the battery or charger. Do not open, disassemble, or modify
the battery or charger. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Keep the battery out of intense sunlight and away from heat. Excessive heat will damage the
battery.
Keep battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal items to
prevent shorting exposed battery contacts. Shorting battery contacts can cause severe burns,
fire, or an explosion.
“TRANSPORTATION & SHIPPING – When planning a trip, long before flying, contact your
airline and ask about regulations re batteries in checked baggage, in this case the SmartSense
Li-Ion 19.4 Wh battery pack. Understand that the battery may be subject to special handling
procedures. Shipping a battery may be regulated by special hazardous materials regulations.
Contact your carrier. When simply storing or handling the battery o the cradle, keep it dry
and do not allow any metal objects to contact the battery contacts. “
CHARGING - Bring the battery and charger indoors and allow to reach room temperature
before charging. Make sure charger and A/C outlet are the same voltage.
Locate both charger and battery indoors in a clean, dry area with good ventilation to charge.
Make sure the area is free from combustibles to avoid fire from sparks or from over-heating.
Keep charger ventilation openings unobstructed. Do not cover the charger or the battery.
Disconnect the battery from the charger unit when fully charged. Do not leave a fully-charged
battery connected to the charger. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet when not in use.
Maintain the battery and the charger as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions.
DISPOSAL- Battery and charger contain regulated materials and must be disposed/discarded
in accordance with national and/or with local laws. Do not discard the battery/charger into fire,
into water, or into ordinary household waste/garbage. Instead, take to a waste facility/recycler.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL FIRES,
EXPLOSIONS, SEVERE BURNS, OR ELECTROCUTION.

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SmartSense Owner’s Manual
System Overview
Components
138691 Rev 1 (02/22)
System Overview
Components
Base component descriptions and basic function:
(1) SmartSense Battery (Garmin Varia Core Battery)
This is the power for the SmartSense system. As a side note, you can remove the battery and
use it to charge your phone at the coee shop by using the USBC port on the top.
(2) SmartSense Cradle (Garmin Varia Core Cradle) The brains, the control center and the
mount for the battery. This is the communication hub between all the SmartSense
components and also out to your phone. Think of this as your computer and SmartSense is
the operating system all the components work with.
(3) SmartSense Foresite E350 front light – Features vary depending on region.
(4) SmartSense Hindsite E85 or Hindsite E25 rear lights – Features vary depending on
region.
(5) Cannondale Wheel Sensor – Tells the SmartSense system when you are riding and
automatically records your riding activity for you. For more information,
go to: https://www.cannondale.com/-/media/files/manual-uploads/manuals/134946%20
rev%201%20cd%20ii%20wheel%20sensor.pdf
Cannondale App – While the SmartSense system is fully functional without it, with the
Cannondale App you can customize your light and display settings. For more information
about the app, go to : https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/app

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System Overview
Component Locations
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2
5
7
3
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10
9
8
10
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1. SmartSense Battery
2. SmartSense Cradle
3. Foresite front light
4. Hindsite rear light E85 or E25
5. Cannondale Wheel Sensor
6. Garmin Radar
7. Garmin Radar display unit
8. Extension cable, seattube
9. Extension cable, downtube
10. Cable connectors
Identification
Component Locations

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SmartSense Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
138691 Rev 1 (02/22)
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
When shipped as original equipment with
your bike, the SmartSense system has
been prepared to be ready right out of the
box. This means that the system will turn
on automatically when the front wheel is
turned or the front light button is pressed.
The following hardware requirements
must be met:
1. The wheel sensor must be properly
mounted and operational on the front
wheel. To test it, spin the wheel and
confirm that the green LED on the
sensor flashes.
2. The SmartSense battery must be fully
charged and locked into the cradle.
3. The cradle must be connected via
the cables to each light in the system
(front/rear). The connecting cables
must be properly aligned and inserted
into the extension cables and to the
socket of each light. Lights that fail
to come on may be an indication that
the connector or cables are improperly
aligned or inserted.
Turning SmartSense On/O
Automatically
• ON: Start riding, and the Cannondale
Wheel Sensor will wake up the system
automatically (Auto Wake feature)
 OFF: SmartSense will turn o
automatically when you stop for more
than six minutes
Manually
• BATTERY BUTTON: Hold the button on
the battery for two seconds, or until the
blue light comes on, then release
• or, CANNONDALE APP: Tap the
SmartSense power button in the
Cannondale app.
Lights
The SmartSense lights when correctly
connected via the cable sockets will
perform as following:
Manually changing light modes:
Push the button on the back of the front
light to cycle through the light modes
• To maximize visibility, lights will always
start in mode 1 when first powered on