Maintenance And Service; Maintenance And Cleaning - Bosch Active Line Drive Unit Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Power Supply of External Devices via USB
Connection
With the USB connection, it is possible to operate and charge
most devices whose power supply is possible via USB (e.g.,
various mobile phones).
Prerequisite for charging is that the on-board computer and a
sufficiently charged battery pack are inserted in the eBike.
Open the protective cap 8 of the USB port on the on-board
computer. Connect the USB connection of the external device
to the USB port 7 on the on-board computer using the USB
charging cable Micro A – Micro B (available from your Bosch
eBike dealer).
Once the consumer has been disconnected, the USB connec-
tion must be sealed again carefully with the protective cap 8.
 A USB connection is not a waterproof plug-in connec-
tion. When riding in the rain, an external device must
not be connected and the USB connection must be com-
pletely sealed with the protective cap 8.
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 into the pedals. Without pedaling, there is no assistance.
The motor output always depends on the amount of your ped-
aling power.
When applying less pedaling power, the assistance or support
will be lower than when applying a lot of pedaling power. This
applies independent of the assistance Level.
The eBike drive automatically switches off at speeds in excess
of 25 km/h. When the speed falls below 25 km/h, the drive is
automatically available again.
An exception applies to the push-assistance function, in which
the eBike can be pushed at low speed without pedalling. The
pedals may also rotate when the push assistance is used.
The eBike can also be ridden as a normal bicycle without as-
sistance at any time, by either switching off the eBike system
or setting the assistance level to "OFF". The same applies
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 observe the operat-
ing instructions of your eBike).
Independent of the type of gearing, it is recommended to brief-
ly interrupt the pedaling while changing gears. This makes
changing gears easier and reduces the wear of the drive train.
By selecting the right gear, you can increase the speed and
range with the same pedaling effort.
For this reason, follow the shift recommendations provided
by indications g and h on your display. If indication g is dis-
played, you should shift to a higher gear with lower cadence.
If indication h is displayed, you should select a lower gear with
higher cadence.
Bosch eBike Systems
Gathering First Experience
It is recommended to gather first experience with the eBike
away from roads with heavy traffic.
Try out the different assistance levels. As soon as you feel
safe, you can participate in traffic with the eBike as with any
other bicycle.
Test the operating range of your eBike under different condi-
tions before planning longer and more challenging rides.
Influences on the Operating Range
The operating range depends on many factors, such as:
– Assistance level,
– Gear-switching behaviour,
– Bicycle tyres and tyre pressure,
– Age and condition of the battery pack,
– Route profile (inclines) and road or path conditions (road
or path surface),
– Head wind and ambient temperature,
– Weight of the eBike, rider and equipment/luggage.
For this reason, it is not possible to precisely predict the
range before and during a trip. General rules:
– For the same motor output of the eBike drive unit: The less
power or force that you have to bring about to reach a cer-
tain speed (e.g. through optimal use of the gears), the less
energy the eBike drive unit will consume, and the greater
the range for a battery-pack charge.
– The higher the assistance level under otherwise same con-
ditions, the lower the range.
Careful Handling of the eBike
Please observe the operating and storage temperatures of the
eBike components. Protect the drive unit, on-board computer
and battery against extreme temperatures (e.g. from intense
sunlight without adequate ventilation). The components (es-
pecially the battery pack) can become damaged through ex-
treme temperatures.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Keep all components of your eBike clean, especially the bat-
tery-pack contacts and corresponding holder contacts. Clean
them carefully with a soft, damp cloth.
All components including the drive unit may not be immersed
in water or cleaned with a high-pressure cleaner.
Have your eBike undergo a technical inspection at regular in-
tervals. When the service appointment is due, the on-board
computer will inform you of this for 4 seconds in the text indi-
cation d by displaying "
puter has been switched on. The bike manufacturer can base
the service appointment on a mileage and/or a time period.
For service or repairs on the eBike, please refer to an author-
ised bicycle dealer.
Service" after the on-board com-
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