Bosch RIDE+ Performance Line Gen.2 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 5

English - Important tot read before the first ride
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The most important points for you to do
Even if you have ridden a bicycle for years, it is important for every person to read the general "Bicycle Owner's manual" and the
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specific "RIDE+ Owner's manual" carefully before you ride on the new RIDE+ bicycle.
Both manuals contains detailed information and useful suggestions about your new bicycle.
Make sure that you understand the proper use, maintenance, and disposal of the components of the electrical system of your new
RIDE+ bicycle.
Think about safety. Your safety and that of other road users is very important.
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Do not ride the electric bicycle without the battery. The battery must be on the bicycle while riding, else the bicycle has no lights
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when needed.
Do not misuse the electric bicycle by riding it without a saddle. Some bicycles have a quick release on the seat post.
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If the saddle gets stolen, riding on the electric bicycle without a saddle may lead to hazardous situations.
Check your bicycle for normal operation, loose parts and defects before riding. If you find any problem, visit your bicycle dealer for
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repairs before riding.
Be aware that other road users do not expect that an electric bicycle can ride faster than a normal bicycle.
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Riding faster also increases the risk of accidents.
Do not ride abusively. Only ride in the use conditions specified for your bicycle. Condition 1 (paved roads with tires staying on the
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ground) is approved for RIDE+ City/Trekking bicycles, condition 3 (rougher surfaces, tires momentarily NOT on the ground) is
approved for RIDE+ Mountain bicycles.
Please refer to the general Bicycle Owner's manual for more detailed information. .
Do not overload the rear rack. The maximum allowable weight for the rear rack on RIDE+ bicycles is 44 lb (20 kg) for bicycles with
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a rear rack battery and 55 lb (25 kg) for bicycles with a down tube battery. On bicycles with a luggage rack at both sides of the rear
fender only, without a top deck, the maximum allowed load on the rack is 33 lb (15 kg) in total.
The electric system of your new bicycle needs special attention.
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Do not clean your electric bicycle with a high pressure washer. Any electrical system is sensitive to moisture. High pressure water
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might enter connectors or other parts of the electric system.
Handle your battery with care. Do not drop or impact the battery. Mishandling of the battery could lead to severe damage or over-
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heating. In an extremely rare case, a battery that has been severely impacted or otherwise mishandled could potentially catch fire. If
you suspect damage to your battery, visit your dealer immediately for inspection.
Maintain the battery as instructed in this RIDE+ Owner's manual.
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Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to your battery and may require battery replacement:
Only charge the battery with the included Bosch charger.
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When not using the battery for a longer period, charge it to approximately 60% (three to four LEDs lit on the charge-control
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indicator). Check the charge condition after six months. When only one LED of the charge-control indicator lights up, recharge the
battery again approximately 60%.
It is not recommended to have the battery connected permanently to the charger.
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When the battery pack is stored discharged (empty) for longer periods, it can become damaged despite the low self-discharging
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feature, so the battery-pack capacity may be strongly reduced.
Store the battery in a dry, well-ventilated location. Protect the battery against moisture and water.
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Under unfavorable weather conditions, it is recommended e.g. to remove the battery from the bicycle and store it in an enclosed
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location until being used again.
The battery can be stored at temperatures between 14°F (-10°C) and 140°F (+60°C). For a long battery life, however, storing the
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battery at room temperature of approximately 68°F (20°C) is of advantage.
Take care that the maximal storage temperature is not exceeded. As an example, do not leave the battery in a vehicle in summer
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and store it out of direct sunlight.
It is recommended to not store the battery on the bicycle.
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