English – 8
Start-up
Requirements
The eBike can only be activated when the following
requirements are met:
– A sufficiently charged eBike battery is inserted (see
operating instructions for the eBike battery).
– The on-board computer is properly inserted in the
holder (see on-board computer operating instruc-
tions).
– The speed sensor is correctly connected Checking
the speed sensor (see figure A).
Switching the eBike on/off
The following options are available for switching on
the eBike:
– If the on-board computer is already switched on
when you insert it into the holder, the eBike will be
activated automatically.
– When the on-board computer and the eBike battery
are inserted, briefly press the on/off button of the
on-board computer.
– With the on-board computer inserted, push the on/
off button on the eBike battery (bicycle manufac-
turer-specific solutions are possible when there is
no access to the eBike battery on/off button; see
the eBike battery operating instructions).
The drive is activated as soon as you start pedaling
(except for in the push assistance function, Switching
the push assistance on/off). The drive power de-
pends on the settings of the assistance level on the
on-board computer.
As soon as you stop pedaling when in normal opera-
tion, or as soon as you have reached a speed of
20 mph, the drive switches off the assistance. The
drive is automatically re-activated as soon you start
pedaling again and the speed is below 20 mph.
The following options are available for switching off
the eBike:
– Press the on/off button of the on-board computer.
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Operation
– Switch off the eBike battery using its on/off button
(bicycle manufacturer-specific solutions are possi-
ble when there is no access to the eBike battery on/
off button; see the bicycle manufacturer operating
instructions).
– Remove the on-board computer from its holder.
If the eBike is not moved for approx. 10 min and no
button is pressed on the on-board computer, the
eBike switches off automatically in order to save en-
ergy.
eShift (optional)
eShift is the integration of electronic gear-shifting
systems into the eBike. The eShift components are
electrically connected to the drive unit by the manu-
facturer. The separate operating instructions de-
scribe how to operate the electronic gear-shifting sys-
tems.
Setting the assistance level
You can set the level at which the drive assists you
while pedaling on the on-board computer. The assis-
tance level can be changed at any time, even while cy-
cling.
Note: In some models, the assistance level may be
preset and cannot be changed. There may also be
fewer assistance levels available than stated here.
The following assistance levels are available as a max-
imum:
– OFF: Drive assistance is switched off. The eBike
can only be moved by pedaling, as with a normal bi-
cycle. The push assistance cannot be activated at
this assistance level.
– ECO: Effective assistance with maximum effi-
ciency, for maximum range
– TOUR/TOUR+:
TOUR: Steady support, for long-range touring
TOUR+: Dynamic support for natural and sporty
driving (only in conjunction with eMTB)
Bosch eBike Systems