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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.
Bosch eBike Systems
Influences on the Operating Range
The operating range depends on many factors, such as the
following:
– Assistance level,
– Speed,
– Gear-switching behavior,
– Bicycle tires and tire pressure,
– Age and condition of the battery pack,
– Route profile (inclines) and road or path conditions
(road or path surface),
– Headwind and ambient temperature,
– Weight of the eBike, rider and equipment/luggage.
For this reason, it is not possible to precisely predict the
range before or during a trip. General rules:
– For the same assistance level of the eBike drive unit: the
less power or force that you have to bring about to reach
a certain speed (e.g., through optimal use of the gears),
the less energy the eBike drive unit will consume, and
the greater the range will be for a battery pack charge.
– The higher the assistance level under otherwise identi-
cal conditions, the shorter the range will be.
Note: Plan your routes so that you can also reach your des-
tination each time without motor assistance.
Bosch eBike Systems
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Transport
WARNING
 If you carry your eBike outside of your car, e.g. on a
luggage rack, remove the on-board computer and
the eBike battery pack in order to avoid damaging
them. (If the on-board computer cannot be fitted onto a
bracket, it is not possible to remove it from the bicycle.
In this case, the on-board computer may remain on the
bicycle.)
 Always remove the battery pack from the bicycle be-
fore transporting the bicycle on a vehicle bike rack.
Failure to remove the battery pack when using a vehicle
bike rack can lead to death or serious injury. The battery
may detach during transport and cause an accident to
following vehicles.
 Always use an approved and compatible bicycle rack
when transporting your eBike. The Bosch Drive Sys-
tem adds weight to the bicycle. Refer to your bicycle
rack manual to be sure your eBike is compatible. Over-
loading a bike rack can result in death or serious injury.
 Use proper lifting techniques because electric bikes
are generally heavier than bicycles.
Ship batteries only when the housings are undamaged.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in
such a way that it cannot move around in the packaging.
Notify your parcel service that the package contains dan-
gerous goods. Please also follow possibly more detailed
national regulations. Always check the state and federal
regulations before attempting to ship your battery.
In case of questions concerning transport of the battery
packs, please contact an authorized Bosch eBike dealer.
Bosch eBike dealers can also provide suitable transport
packaging.
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