Intended Use; Safe Start-Up Procedure; Notes On Riding With The Ebike System - Bosch RIDE+ Performance Line Manuel Du Propriétaire

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Intended Use

WARNING
 Understand your bike and its intended use by check-
ing your bicycle owner's manual. Using your bike the
wrong way and for a purpose for which it was not de-
signed can result in death or serious injury.
 Using the Bosch Drive System for purposes other
than what is was designed for could cause death or
serious injury.
Proficient cyclist (Ages 18+) riding on paved surfaces
where the tires are always on the ground; roadway, dedi-
cated bicycle only lanes where permitted by law (not on pe-
destrian use shared lanes or sidewalks). No towing.
Your Bosch Drive unit is not intended for towing another bi-
cycle. For trailer towing, check your bicycle owner's manual
and the trailer owner's manual for towing instructions and
towing compatibility.

Safe Start-Up Procedure

WARNING
 Follow the safe start-up procedure below. Failure to
follow the safe start-up procedure can result in death or
serious injury.
Preparations
Before starting, check the following:
– Check that you have unplugged the battery charger
– Your battery pack is locked in place (pull on the battery
pack to ensure it is locked in place)
– Remove the battery pack key
Start Riding
– Sit in the saddle with both feet touching the ground and
both hands on the handlebars.
– Once you are in a stable position, turn on the Bosch on-
board computer. The Bosch Drive System will always
start-up in the "OFF" mode.
– Place both hands on the handlebars and begin pedaling.
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Notes on Riding with the eBike System

When does the eBike Drive Unit Operate?
The eBike drive unit assists you when riding, as long as you
step on the pedals. Without pedaling, there is no assis-
tance. The motor output always depends on the amount of
your pedaling power.
When applying less pedaling power, the assistance or sup-
port will be lower than when applying a lot of pedaling pow-
er. This applies independent of the assistance level.
The eBike motor assistance automatically switches off at
speeds in excess of 28 mph. When the speed falls below
28 mph, the motor assistance is automatically available
again.
The eBike can also be ridden as a normal bicycle without as-
sistance at any time, by either switching off the eBike sys-
tem or setting the assistance level to "OFF". The same ap-
plies when the battery pack is empty.
Interaction of the eBike System with the Bicycle Gears
The bicycle gears should be used as with a normal bicycle,
even with eBike motor assistance (please follow the operat-
ing instructions for your eBike).
Independent of the type of gearing, it is recommended to
briefly interrupt the pedaling while changing gears. This
makes changing gears easier and reduces the wear on the
drive train.
By selecting the right gear, you can increase the speed and
range with the same pedaling effort.
Test the operating range of your eBike under different con-
ditions before planning longer and more challenging rides.
 Read and understand the "Influences on the Operat-
ing Range" section below before planning your ride.
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