General Warnings; Using Your Operator's Manual; Operating Your Bosch Drive System; Safety Rules - Bosch Active Line Serie Manual Original

Introduction
Thank You for Purchasing a Bosch Drive System Equipped Bicycle!
Your Bosch eBike system team appreciates having you as a customer and wishes you many years of safe and satisfied use
of your bicycle.

General Warnings

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in death or serious injury.
Save all safety warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term "battery pack" used in these operating instruc-
tions refers both to standard battery packs (battery packs
with holder on the bike frame) and to rack-type battery
packs (battery packs with holder in the rear rack/carrier).
About Warnings
This manual contains many "DANGER", "WARNING", and
"CAUTION" indicators concerning the consequences of
failing to use, assemble, maintain, store, inspect and dis-
pose of a Bosch-equipped eBike in a safe manner.
The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word
"WARNING" indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word
"CAUTION" indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
 This manual contains important safety, performance
and service information. Read it before you take the
first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference.
The manual can also be found online at
www.bosch-ebike.com.
 This manual is intended to be read together with the
separate user manual provided with your bicycle. Be
sure to read all provided documents including labels on
the product before your first ride.
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 Read ALL accompanying manuals before riding the
bike for the first time. Your Bosch Drive System comes
with additional manuals and documents provided by the
manufacturer of the bicycle and other components. Fail-
ure to read and understand safety information can result
in death or serious injury.
 Take responsibility for your own SAFETY. If you have
any questions or do not understand something, contact
your Bosch eBike dealer or the bicycle or component
manufacturer.
 Some eBike accessories may present a choking haz-
ard to small children. Keep these accessories away
from children.
CAUTION
 The Bosch Drive System adds weight to your bicycle
which you may not be used to lifting. Avoid injury; use
proper lifting techniques.

Using Your Operator's Manual

Graphics
The bicycle shown in this manual may differ slightly from
your bicycle, but will be similar enough to help you under-
stand our instructions.
RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by fac-
ing in the direction the bicycle will travel when going for-
ward. When you see a broken line (------), the item referred
to is hidden from view.
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Operating your Bosch Drive System

Safety Rules

Please read all safety warnings and instruc-
tions. Failure to follow these warnings and in-
structions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
It is recommended to save all safety warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The term "Akku" used in these operating instructions,
regardless of model, refers both to standard battery packs
(battery packs with holder on the bike frame) and to rack-
type battery packs (battery packs with holder in the rear
rack/carrier).
 Make sure to not be distracted by the display of the
on-board computer while riding the eBike. If you do
not focus exclusively on the riding environment you risk
being involved in an accident.
 Read and observe the safety warnings and instruc-
tions in all operating instructions of the eBike sys-
tem and your eBike.
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