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SAFETY DIRECTIONS.

Please follow all safety directions and instructions found in this 

manual and in all other sets of instructions supplied with the e-bike. 

Not following these safety directions and instructions can lead to 

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Keep these instructions safe for future reference.

 

Warning

:  Never open the drive unit. It is maintenance-free and 

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spare parts. This ensures the safety of the drive unit. All 

warranty claims are invalidated if the drive unit has been 

opened without authorization.

 

Warning

:  All components forming part of the e-bike system 

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chain ring, pedals) may be replaced only by components 

approved by BMW. This protects the drive unit from damage. 

The use of different or unauthorized components could cause 

the system malfunction (e.g. due to overloading).

 Attention:

  Remove the battery pack from the e-bike before 

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chain etc.), transporting it or placing it in storage. There is a 

risk of injury if the e-bike system is acti-vated by mistake.

 Attention:

  The push-assist may only be used when the 

e-bike is pushed. There is a risk of injury if the wheels of the 

e-bike are not in contact with the ground when the push-assist 

is activated.

 

Warning

:  Do not make any alterations at all to your e-bike 

system. On no account attempt to improve the performance of 

your e-bike system. If you do so, you will shorten the service 

life of its components and run the risk of damaging both the 

e-bike system and the e-bike itself. Furthermore, the warranty 

and any warranty claims will be invalidated if there has been 

any type of manipulation of the e-bike system. Incorrect 

handling of the e-bike system also endangers both your own 

health and that of other road users. By making your own 

alterations to the e-bike system, you run the risk of high 

personal liability costs or even criminal prosecution in the event 

of accidents due to manipulation.

All national regulations relating to the use of e-bikes must be 

observed.

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 Attention:

  Risk of injury if the e-bike system is activated 

unintentionally. Before working on the e-bike (e.g. assembly, 

maintenance, working on the chain etc.), or transporting or 

storing it, please remove the battery pack from the e-bike.

 Attention:

  Risk of injury when using the pushing aid without 

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pushing the e-bike.

 

Warning

:  Do not attempt to lift your bike holding on the 

Display. This could result into important damages impossible to 

repair.

Summary of Contents for Active Hybrid E-Bike 2020

Page 1: ...BMW Urban Hybrid E Bike THE BMW BIKE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ay Seat stay Saddle Seatpost Seatpost clamp Battery 1 2 3 4 5 Brake caliper Sprocket Rear derailleur Chain Electric motor Crankset Pedal Stem Handlebar Display Brake lever Headset LED ring Fork Brake caliper Brake rotor Wheel Quick release Hub Spoke Rim Tyre Valve 1 3 5 4 2 ...

Page 3: ...nt your whole life riding bicycle In recent years bike technology has evolved to a great GHJUHH HIRUH RX JHW VWDUWHG ZLWK RXU QHZ ELNH IRU WKH UVW WLPH you should carefully read the chapter called Before your FIRST ride In order to enjoy your ride before sitting on the bike you should perform the minimal operational check described in the chapter called Before starting ALL rides This manual cannot...

Page 4: ...e the bike on marked and reinforced paths and roads Q WKH UVW SODFH ZH ZRXOG OLNH WR IDPLOLDUL H RX ZLWK WKH ELNH SDUWV In order to do so go to the front page of the instructions of use Here all of the important parts are described While reading leave WKH SDJH IXOO GLVSOD HG 7KDW ZD RX ZLOO EH DEOH WR TXLFNO QG WKH parts indicated in the text We wish you a good journey FOOTER Publishing and photog...

Page 5: ...47 4 Safety directions 48 4 1 Display 48 4 2 Battery and Charger 49 4 3 Battery charger 49 DVWH LVSRVDO 5 Urban E Bike 50 8VH IRU WKH LQWHQGHG SXUSRVH FOLQJ LQVWUXFWLRQV DQG WLSV 6 Display and Operation control 52 LVSOD 8QLW DQG UHPRWH FRQWURO 2SHUDWLQJ EXWWRQV DQG GLVSOD LQIRUPDWLRQ VFUHHQ 7 Operation 52 6ZLWFKLQJ WKH XQLW 2Q DQG 2II 3XVK DVVLVWDQFH 8VLQJ WKH DVVLVWDQFH LVSOD EDFNOLJKW 6HFRQGDU L...

Page 6: ...bol refers to information that especially needs to be taken into account for example measures for maintaining normal orders When this symbol is present refer to the manufacturer s instructions for the corresponding part in order to avoid damages to your bike or the environment DVLF FRQ JXUDWLRQ 9 1 Fitting the pedals 60 9 2 Handlebar Assembly 61 9 2 1 Re adjusting the Aheadset 61 9 2 2 Normal re a...

Page 7: ...VWRS LW DERYH D VSHHG RI NP K RU EHIRUH LI WKH F FOLVW HQJDJHV WKH EUDNH 7KLV XURSHDQ QRUP VSHFL HV WKH safety requirements and the test methods to qualify the construction and the mounting of the electric powered cycle and the mounting parts of the system operate with a 36 Volt battery or that is supplied with a charger equipped with a charge capacity of 230 volts This European norm establishes t...

Page 8: ... lighting and indicate the requirement to carry a bell that sounds clearly In addition all riders are required to PDLQWDLQ WKHLU ELNH LQ D VWDWH WKDW SHUPLWV WKHLU RSHUDWLRQ 6SHFL FDOO it is summarized in the following 2 1 Brake system A bike must have at least two independent and functioning brakes one for the front wheel and another for the rear 2 2 Lighting system OO RI WKH ELNHV OLJKWLQJ GHYLF...

Page 9: ...H WDNLQJ RXU UVW ULGH 1 Only use the bike for the purposes for which it was designed otherwise there is a risk that the bike suffers brakage or failures Danger of falling 2 Are you familiar with the brake system Check that the front wheel brake reacts to the same hand brake that you are used to right or left If this is not the case you must get used to the new position because unconsciously activa...

Page 10: ...u want to ride on the road you should equip your bike according to the legal provisions of the corresponding country Q DQ FDVH ULGLQJ ZLWKRXW OLJKWV RU UH HFWRUV ZKHQ YLVLELOLW LV scarce or in the dark is very dangerous The rest of the roadway users will not see you or will notice your presence too late When you ride on the road you will always need an authorized lighting device When darkness fall...

Page 11: ...d to each type of thread Recommended thread sizes Tightening torques in Nm M4x0 7 3 4 0 6 8 M6x1 10 14 0 M8x1 27 38 0 49 69 0 3 6 Reviewing the braking distance Before each use you should analyze the perfect operation of the front and rear brakes Worn cables must be changed immediately We recommend that you squeeze both brakes evenly to avoid falls especially when the road is wet In damp terrain t...

Page 12: ...e e bike is pushed There is a risk of injury if the wheels of the e bike are not in contact with the ground when the push assist is activated Warning Do not make any alterations at all to your e bike system On no account attempt to improve the performance of your e bike system If you do so you will shorten the service life of its components and run the risk of damaging both the e bike system and t...

Page 13: ...ntion 5LVN RI UH GXH WR XVH RI RWKHU FKDUJHUV 2QO charge the battery pack with the charger supplied with the e bike system Warning Only use the battery pack in conjunction with e bikes with the original Brose e bike system This is the only way to protect the battery pack from dangerous overloading Attention Risk of injury or risk if other battery packs are used only use battery packs approved by B...

Page 14: ...t battery packs and non functional displays to an authorised bicycle dealer Q OLQH ZLWK WKH XURSHDQ 8QLRQ GLUHFWLYH 8 electrical appliances which are no longer serviceable must be collected separately and recycled in environment friendly SURFHVVHV DQG LQ OLQH ZLWK GLUHFWLYH WKH VDPH applies for defective or used up batteries 5 URBAN E BIKE 5 1 Use for the intended purpose Warning The drive unit a ...

Page 15: ...H WLPH WR JHW XVHG WR RXU 0 8UEDQ LNH EHIRUH YHQWXULQJ LQWR QRUPDO WUDI F FRQGLWLRQV 7HVW WKH YDULRXV DVVLVW OHYHOV XQWLO RX IHHO FRQ GHQW LQ KDQGOLQJ WKH V VWHP HIRUH setting off on long trips gain experience of how different parameters and ambient conditions affect the range of your e bike Effects on range The range is affected by many factors such as Assist level The higher the selected assist ...

Page 16: ...ing the unit On and Off 6ZLWFK RQ WKH 8UEDQ LNH E SXVKLQJ WKH FHQWUDO EXWWRQ 3RZHU during 3 second c 6ZLWFK RII WKH 8UEDQ LNH E SXVKLQJ WKH FHQWUDO EXWWRQ 3RZHU during 3 second Wait 3 seconds after switching on the system before applying force on the pedals During this period the torque sensor calibration takes place Applying force on the pedals while switching on the E Bike will cause Error 14 se...

Page 17: ...rresponds to the COMFORT mode Good compromise between assistance and range 70 Corresponds to the SPORT mode Moderate to high assistance recommended for riding uphill 100 Corresponds to BOOST mode Peak assistance level PD LPXP PRWRU RXWSXW 8VLQJ WKLV PRGH FRQWLQXRXVO ZLOO KDYH DQ impact in the range The different assistance levels can be selected pushing shortly the up or down buttons 7 4 Display b...

Page 18: ...ero pushing the Power and buttons simultaneously during 3 seconds b 3 sec RESET 7 7 Settings To enter the settings menu push and hold the up and down buttons simultaneously during 3 seconds a Then select the desired item using the Power button and change the values using or The following values can be adjusted 1 Wheel size Select the correct value corresponding to the GLPHQVLRQ RI WKH W UHV PRXQWH...

Page 19: ...e clean in particular the contacts of the battery pack and its mounting Clean them carefully with a soft and dry cloth Warning All components including the drive unit must not be dipped in water or cleaned using a high pressure cleaner Warning For servicing or repairs to the e bike please contact an authorized bicycle dealer 6SHFL FDWLRQV Rear hub drive unit 25km h 20mph Weight 3 700 g Nominal vol...

Page 20: ... battery down until it is perfectly inserted in its position 2 Lock the battery using the key lock on the left side of the bike 3 To remove the battery proceed in reverse order First unlock the EDWWHU SXOO WKH EDWWHU XS IURP LWV ORZHU HQG DQG QDOO VOLGH LW GRZQ slightly and extract 8 3 First use KHFN WKH EDWWHU SDFN EHIRUH XVLQJ LW IRU WKH UVW WLPH The battery pack is partially charged when delive...

Page 21: ...cts Charging Process Charging begins automatically as soon as the battery charger is connected to the battery pack and the mains supply The current battery charge is shown at the charging status display on the battery pack a when the charge begins The LEDs showing the charging status will automatically switch off after a few minutes In order to check the charging status during the battery charge p...

Page 22: ...tus of the battery pack after pressing the LED button 1 Each LED corresponds to about 20 capacity The charging status of the activated battery pack is also shown on the display LED ring The LED rings located at both sides of the front rack mount cylinder also provides battery charge information in addition to other functions as explained in the following graphic Starting up OO 6 EUHDWKLQJ RQ RII W...

Page 23: ...VK RQH time How to exit the Deep Sleep Mode Connect the battery directly to the charger or push the battery charging status button at least GXULQJ VHFRQGV 7KH EDWWHU ZLOO DVK WZR WLPHV 8 6 Under Temperature Protection Modes CUT Charge Under Temperature The battery cannot be charged with temperatures under 0ºC If you attempt to charge the battery in these conditions the battery will enter into a lo...

Page 24: ...r stored in the right conditions ambient temperature between 10ºC and 30ºC As the battery pack is used its capacity will progressively decrease even if it is well maintained This is a normal process The battery will DSSUR LPDWHO ORVH RI LWV PD LPXP FDSDFLW DIWHU FRPSOHWH charging cycles Storage After about three months without use check the charging status RI WKH EDWWHU SDFN DQG FKDUJH LW XS WR DE...

Page 25: ...mping bolts on the side of the stem c 8VH D WRUTXH ZUHQFK DQG GR QRW H FHHG WKH PD LPXP WLJKWHQLQJ WRUTXHV RX ZLOO QG the information in the chapter Recommended Tightening Torques LQ WKH VDPH SDUWV DQG RU LQ WKH PDQXIDFWXUHU LQVWUXFWLRQV for the part Warning Take into account that the top part of the fork axle may get pinched when the screws are tightened too much Perform the previously described ...

Page 26: ...of the tightening torque 9 3 Assembling and disassembling the wheels Front wheel Disassembly Pull the locking lever and change it from the CLOSE a to the OPEN position b Loosen the adjustment screw by hand and remove the wheel Assembly Insert the wheel axle in the fork dropouts front wheel or the frame dropouts rear wheel and keep the locking lever in the open position Set the adjustment screw lig...

Page 27: ... it is safe you should insert the seat post well into the seat tube 10 BRAKE SYSTEM The disc brakes a VWDQG RXW IRU WKHLU HQRUPRXV EUDNLQJ HI FLHQF When it is humid disc brakes work much quicker than rim brakes and they offer the normal effectiveness in a shorter period of time They need little maintenance and do not wear down the rims However when it is humid they tend to make noise New brake pad...

Page 28: ...ell bled they may not brake or lose effectiveness KHFN WKH ZHDU RI WKH EUDNH KRVHV WKH EUDNH SDGV RU PHWDO DWLRQ parts located at the brake caliper d Remove the brake pads according to the manufacturer instructions review them well and if necessary replace them Dirty brake pads and disc brakes may drastically reduce the braking performance Try to avoid the brakes from getting VWDLQHG ZLWK RLO DQG ...

Page 29: ...ts on the second sprocket 12 TYRES 12 1 Tyre pressure 7KH UHFRPPHQGHG LQ DWLRQ SUHVVXUH LV LQGLFDWHG RQ WKH outside of the tyre The information appears in PSI or bars and shows the maximum pressure Keep in mind that 14 psi is HTXDO WR EDU DQG EDU NJ FP2 Too low of a pressure LQFUHDVHV WKH ULVN RI JHWWLQJ D DW FDXVHG E SLQFKHV DQG causes damage to the rims Tyres with a high pressure may make the ty...

Page 30: ...U GLDPHWHU WKDW LV JUHDWHU WKDQ WKH RQH WKDW is recommended may make it so that when turning the handlebar the point of the foot touches the front wheel The rider may lose control of the bike and suffer an accident with severe consequences The same may occur when we change the crank for a longer one Tubes Substitute it with the appropriate type of tube for the tyre Check the outside part of the tu...

Page 31: ...isc brakes Change the brake liquid DOT liquid Suspension fork Review the screws and tighten them correspondingly Suspension fork Change the oil and grease the elastomer Seatpost Suspension Maintenance Set Check Rims on Rim Brakes Review and change if necessary the wall linings At the latest after the second part of the brake lining Inner bearing Review the headset Inner bearing Re greasing chassis...

Page 32: ...W Cleaning lubrication Quick release Review placement Screws and nuts Check and tighten Rims Review the pressure Valves Review placement URQW SDUW 6HDWSRVW Disassembly and re greasing LUFXLW FDEOHV UDNHV Disassembly and greasing You may perform the reviews indicated if you are capable you have experience and have the appropriate tools for example a torque ZUHQFK I RX GHWHFW DQ GH FLHQFLHV GXULQJ W...

Page 33: ...quick releases of the wheel and the VHDWSRVW DUH VXI FLHQWO WLJKWHQHG The front and rear brakes function perfectly 7KH W UHV KDYH EHHQ LQ DWHG ZLWK WKH recommended pressure The gears are gently adjusted within the range Seal and signature of the vendor Date 2 Review At 2 000 km after 100 hours of operation or after three months counted from the date of purchase Order number Date Replaced or repair...

Page 34: ...e vendor Date 5 Review At 8 000 km after 400 hours of operation or after twelve months counted from the date of purchase Order number Date Replaced or repaired parts Seal and signature of the vendor Date 6 Review W NP DIWHU KRXUV RI RSHUDWLRQ RU DIWHU IWHHQ PRQWKV FRXQWHG IURP WKH GDWH RI purchase Order number Date Replaced or repaired parts Seal and signature of the vendor Date ...

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