2.2 How the Shimano Steps system works
Features
• Compact, lightweight design
• Silent, smooth ride
• System off ering excellent performance in terms
of changing gears (for an electronic shift system).
This system uses accurate sensors that let you
change gear by off ering the most appropriate level
of electric assistance, as this is carefully adjusted
via digital controls.
• Fully automatic gear changes (for a 5 or 8 Di2
electronic shift system).
The sensors detect the conditions in which your
bike is being used. If you are cycling uphill, into
a headwind, or on a fl at surface with no wind;
the automatic gear shift system uses electronic
controls to make your ride more enjoyable.
• Start mode (for an electronic shift system).
Computer and switch unit
For detailed information, please refer to the Shimano user manual.
Using the bike
1. Switch on the bike.
• Do not put your feet on the pedals when you are switching on the bike. This may cause a system error.
• The power supply cannot be activated when charging.
1. Choose your preferred assistance mode.
Steep slope
2. Assistance starts when the pedals start to turn.
3. Change your assistance mode depending on your cycling conditions.
4. Turn off the bike when you are no longer using it.
This function lets you switch to a defi ned lower
gear when you stop the bike, at traffi c lights for
example, so that you can start off in a low gear. If
you switch to a lower gear at the set gear when
the bike stops, the system will not automatically
switch to the next gear up.
• Light off road, sports, off ers powerful assistance.
Can only be used when set up by the bike
manufacturer.
• Walk assist function (walk assist mode)
* The walk assist function may not be usable in
some regions.
* Some of the functions listed above can only
be used once the fi rmware has been updated. If
applicable, talk to the shop you bought your bike
from and update the fi rmware.
Gentle slope or fl at surface
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Long distance on fl at surface